The Sark Prison was built in 1856 and it is still used today for short-term detentions.
The
prison has just two cells and can hold up to two prisoners at a time.
The
Sark Prison |
This quaint and historic building reflects Sark’s unique,
small scale way of life, and despite its size, it remains fully operational. Sark,
is known for its lack of cars and small population.
Sark, Channel Islands |
worth noting that, The Rodney Jail, built in 1890, is also claimed to be the world's smallest jail.
The one-room structure measuring approximately 24.3 square meters (about 260 square feet) is located in Ontario,
Canada!
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