UK - Prison - HMP Dartmoor

The main gates of HMP Dartmoor. Written atop the stone arch is Parcere Subjectis, a widely renowned Latin quote, meaning: To spare the vanquished. Princetown, Devon, United Kingdom. Built in 1809, Dartmoor prison held French and American prisoners of war. It became a criminal prison from 1850. Most of the buildings date from the late 19th century but three wings have recently been fully refurbished. Dartmoor is now a Category C training prison.

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The main gates of HMP Dartmoor. Written atop the stone arch is Parcere Subjectis, a widely renowned Latin quote, meaning: To spare the vanquished. Princetown, Devon, United Kingdom. Built in 1809, Dartmoor prison held French and American prisoners of war. It became a criminal prison from 1850. Most of the buildings date from the late 19th century but three wings have recently been fully refurbished. Dartmoor is now a Category C training prison.