Arrowtown Gaol - Arrowtown, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
S 44° 56.413 E 168° 50.161
59G E 329267 N 5021412
Historic former jail in the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMFWRC
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 12/09/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 2

The former jail was built in 1875 of locally quarried schist stone. The building is listed as a Category I building on the Historic Register. The jail replaced and earlier wood jail which had been built 1863. Visits to the interior of the jail are possible by stopping by the Lakes District Museum to obtain the key.
Address:
8 Cardigan Street
Arrowtown, New Zealand


Open to the public: Yes

Hours: Not listed

Fees?: Not listed

Web link: Not listed

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