Berrima Correctional Centre, Colonial prison in Berrima, Australia
The Berrima Correctional Centre features sandstone walls and architectural elements designed by James Barnet between 1863 and 1868.
The facility opened in 1839 as Berrima Gaol, costing £5,400 to build, with convicted carpenter James Gough leading the construction and convicts providing labor.
The prison complex represents nineteenth-century Australian penal architecture and contains elements that demonstrate the evolution of correctional practices over 180 years.
The heritage-listed site stands near major roads in New South Wales, with local organizations offering educational tours about colonial prison history.
During World War I, the facility served as an internment camp for German prisoners, deviating from its original purpose as a colonial prison.
Location: Wingecarribee Shire
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1839
Architects: James Barnet
GPS coordinates: -34.48772,150.33552
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:25
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