Wentworth Gaol - Wentworth Heritage & Historic
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Beverley Street Wentworth, New South Wales 2648
1879 – 1927
Old Wentworth Gaol was built in 1879-1881, the small single storey brick gaol with bluestone trim was designed by colonial architect James Barnett. It was the first of the Australian designed gaols (Hay & Dubbo gaols followed this one). The bricks were made from the local clay (on-site), by Joseph Fritz, and the bluestone was transported from Malmsbury, Victoria.
The gaol replaced over-crowded lock-ups and was utilised until its closure in 1927. After its closure as a gaol, the building was utilised as extra classrooms for the Wentworth Central School until 1963 and today, because of its remarkable condition, is a major tourist attraction.
OPEN
10am – 5pm Every Day
Source: Wentworth Shire Council
Contact Details
Wentworth Gaol
Beverly Street, Wentworth NSW 2648
Phone: (03) 5027 3337
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