MedievalMadness. The Worst Prison in Medieval History. Posted: February 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025. It was established in 1188, under the reign of King Henry II.

A small building in England that was once a medieval prison for people accused of witchcraft is now a cozy home in need of an owner. But prospective buyers should be forewarned: The sordid history ...

Today, the small, dark prison is a museum complete with long-suffering mannequins. The room has low ceilings and thick walls, and is sparsely equipped with a table and chair, a storage chest and a ...

It was used as a state prison for around 25 years from 1660. Three people are known to have died there. An 'oubliette' is briefly mentioned as being part of the island's prison.

Rumours say Drake's Island in Plymouth is thought to have had an oubliette - a cell entered by a trap door - where prisoners were incarcerated and left to die.