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Gloucester Court House is the third court house built in Gloucester, Virginia. Constructed in 1776, the building lies within the walls of the court green in the town of Gloucester, Virginia, which is commonly referred to as Gloucester, Courthouse. Also within the court green walls are an old debtor’s prison, a jail, the Roane Building, and the Clayton Building, originally the clerk’s office. Gloucester Court House is the only colonial era building within the court green and is the focal point of the entire group of buildings. The Flemish bond brick structure is typical of 18th century courthouse architectural design, yet the building’s impressive brickwork, round-arched windows, and precise proportions set it apart as one of the more architecturally impressive examples of Virginia’s colonial courthouses. The building is one story with a triple-sectioned façade composed of two symmetrical wings. The center section consists of an Ionic portico that shelters the main entrance of the building. The building has a hipped slated roof and six-over-six light sashes with arched fanlights at the top. While the structure has been renovated a number of times, the court house remains historically intact and is still used periodically for its original function.