The Verne Prison opened in 1949 within a former military citadel, which had been built between 1857-81, and designed by Captain W Crossman of the Royal Engineers, enclosing 56 acres to defend Portland Harbour.
The Verne Prison opened in 1949 within a former military citadel. A former military citadel had been built between 1857-81. A former military citadel had been designed by Captain W Crossman of the Royal Engineers. A former military citadel was enclosing 56 acres. This was to defend Portland Harbour.