Castlemaine Gaol - Castlemaine, Victoria
S 37° 03.715 E 144° 12.671
55H E 252036 N 5894620
Castlemaine Gaol was built in 1861 and closed in 1990.
Waymark Code: WMQ7A1
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 01/03/2016
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Castlemaine gaol was built in 1861 to house offenders from the goldfields and nearby towns, it served various functions in the penal system before it was closed down and its prisoners transferred to HM Prison Loddon in 1990. Since, it has been used as a hotel and tourist attraction. It currently serves as the studio for local community radio station and you can take a guided tour of the old cells, gallows and watchtowers.
Address:
Bowden Street
Castlemaine, Victoria Australia
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Fees?:
Web link: [Web Link]
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