HM Prison Beechworth, Beechworth, Victoria
S 36° 21.479 E 146° 41.347
55H E 472108 N 5976300
Beechworth Gaol as it became known was opened 1860 with cells for 36 prisoners. It became a medium security prison, and then decommissioned in 2004 (Wiki).
A photo is required for a 'visit', but could be of the side.
Waymark Code: WMMTKG
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 11/03/2014
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The old HM Prison Beechworth was built at a cost of 47,000 pounds between 1859 and 1864 using granite from the onsite quarry. With the accommodation being doubled on completion.
Ned Kelly served six months in here in 1870, with his mother served time in here in the late 1870s.
It is now a correctional / rehabilitation centre
Address:
Williams Sreet
Beechworth, Victoria Australia
3747
Open to the public: No
Hours: Not listed
Fees?: Not listed
Web link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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