Old Castlemaine Gaol, Victorian Heritage Register prison in Castlemaine, Australia.
The prison complex, constructed from local sandstone and Harcourt granite, features radial wings and a central hall following the Pentonville design principles.
Built between 1857 and 1861 during Victoria's gold rush period, the facility operated as a correctional institution until its closure in 1990.
The structure represents the evolution of prison design in Victoria, with eight similar facilities constructed based on Pentonville principles from 1857 to 1864.
Located at 36-48 Bowden Street, the former prison offers guided tours that explain the development of correctional practices in nineteenth-century Australia.
The building incorporates local materials including sandstone from nearby quarries, reflecting the construction methods and resources of colonial Victoria.
Location: Shire of Mount Alexander
Inception: 1857
Official opening: 1861
GPS coordinates: -37.06194,144.21139
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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