The Bridge of Sighs in Chester is a crossing that originally led from the Northgate gaol, across the Chester Canal, to a chapel in the Bluecoat School. It was built to allow condemned prisoners to receive the last rites before their execution without risk of escape.[1] It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.[2]
- ^ "The Northgate Part II". History Tour & Map. 21 August 2009.
- ^ Historic England, "Bridge of Sighs, Chester (1375967)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 8 April 2012