HM Prison Pentridge, Defunct correctional facility in Coburg, Victoria, Australia.
Located 9 kilometers north of Melbourne, this bluestone complex contains multiple buildings, including division blocks, watchtowers, and perimeter walls.
The prison operated from 1851 to 1997, serving as Victoria's primary correctional facility and housed notable inmates including bushranger Ned Kelly.
The remains of executed prisoners were interred within the grounds, including Ronald Ryan, the last person executed in Australia in 1967.
The northern section of the former prison complex currently undergoes redevelopment into residential and commercial spaces while preserving heritage structures.
Three rare panopticon structures from the 1850s were discovered during archaeological excavations near A and B Divisions in 2014.
Location: City of Merri-bek
Inception: 1851
Official opening: 1851
Made from material: bluestone
Address: Champ Street 3058
GPS coordinates: -37.73917,144.96917
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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