y Gaer is an exciting and inspirational cultural development, a major attraction for local people and visitors to Brecon and a spur to regeneration for the community of Powys. It unites the classical Shire Hall, containing the refurbished Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery and its remarkable Victorian court room, with a new Brecon Library, education and community rooms and a cafe.
What can be found at the venue?
Historic building or site
Related crime and punishment profession / organisation
Courts / judiciary
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
Opened in 1842 a new Shire Hall and Assize Court was first proposed in 1838 at the Brecon General Quarter Sessions. Costing £12,000, it included a large jury room with holding cells beneath, a witness waiting room and a judge’s robing and retiring room.
Does the venue have an online collections catalogue?
No
Details of opening for public access and / or research services
