Parramatta Female Factory, Historic female convict institution in Parramatta, Australia.
The sandstone complex spans four acres and contains three original buildings, including the Matron's Quarters, Female Hospital, and Penitentiary structures.
Francis Greenway designed this facility in 1818, which opened in 1821 under Governor Lachlan Macquarie's authority to house and reform female convicts.
The institution combined roles of prison, workhouse, and training facility where women learned skills such as sewing, cooking, and textile production.
Located 24 kilometers west of Sydney, the National Heritage Listed site offers guided tours that explain the daily operations of colonial female institutions.
The facility processed approximately 12,600 women over 26 years, representing two-thirds of the colony's female convicts, with most being of Irish descent.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1821
Official opening: 1821
GPS coordinates: -33.80090,151.00000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:27
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