Round House, Heritage prison in Fremantle, Australia.
The Round House features a circular design with eight cells and a central courtyard, constructed from local limestone with two floors above ground.
Built in 1830 as Western Australia's first prison, the Round House served as a colonial detention facility until 1886 before becoming a police lock-up.
The structure represents early colonial architecture and law enforcement practices, forming part of the Arthur Head Reserve historical precinct in Fremantle.
The Round House remains open to visitors throughout the year, offering guided tours that explain the building's functions and transformations across different periods.
A tunnel beneath the Round House provided whalers direct access between Bathers Beach and Fremantle town during the 1800s whaling operations.
Location: City of Fremantle
Inception: August 1830
Architects: Henry Willey Reveley
Floors above the ground: 2
Part of: Round House and Arthur Head Reserve
Website: https://fremantleroundhouse.com.au
GPS coordinates: -32.05612,115.74127
Latest update: May 13, 2025 01:38
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