Windsor Court House, Heritage-listed courthouse in Windsor, Australia.
Windsor Court House is a courthouse located at the intersection of Court and Pitt Streets in Windsor, Australia, featuring Colonial Georgian architecture with Palladian design elements. The building continues to function as a working courthouse while preserving its original layout and architectural features from its construction period.
Built between 1821 and 1822 based on Francis Greenway's design, it replaced an earlier timber structure during Governor Macquarie's administration. This period of colonial Australian history focused on establishing formal institutions to support the growing settlement.
The building reflects how law and order took shape in colonial Australia and shows what formal justice meant to a developing community. Local people view it as a symbol of the court system and appreciate its steady role as a place where legal matters have been handled.
The building is accessible to visitors during business hours who wish to admire the architecture, though some areas may be restricted when court proceedings are taking place. It is helpful to check ahead which spaces can be visited and to find the correct entrance, as the building remains an active functioning courthouse.
This is the oldest continuously operating courthouse in New South Wales, showcasing two centuries of how Australian legal buildings have developed and changed. Its ongoing use as a working court allows visitors to see living legal history rather than stepping into a static museum.
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