Near the centre of the island, not far from the village, stands Sark Prison — two cells in a small stone building, technically still in use but rarely so. It is one of the smallest official prisons in the world, a curiosity that speaks to the island's distinctive size and governance. The building can be viewed from outside.
The prison was constructed in 1856 and reflects the era when the Seigneur had wide powers of local justice. The island's isolation meant that transporting prisoners to Guernsey for minor offences was impractical. Today it serves mainly as an illustration of how unusual Sark's history has been.