1896 — H.M. Prison — Dunedin, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 45° 52.548 E 170° 30.442
59G E 461769 N 4919633
Built in 1896 the Dunedin Prison has since been retired. Presently its use is still undecided.
Waymark Code: WM7N5V
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/11/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 8

Having served since 1896, H.M. Prison is located immediately behind the Dunedin courthouse. Having been recently retired in favour of the modern Otago Correctional Facility in Milburn some 50 km south. Today the fate of the prison remains in question as different parties discuss possible uses.
Year of construction: 1896

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Full inscription:
H.M. Prison AD 1896


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