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Richmond Gaol

Attractions Prisons

37 Bathurst St, Richmond, TAS 7025
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Description

The Richmond Gaol is a convict era building and tourist attraction in Richmond, Tasmania, and is the oldest intact gaol in Australia.

One of the tasks completed by the convicts who were held at Richmond Gaol was the construction of Richmond Bridge.. Most of the gaol buildings have not been changed since convict times. They include an example of a female solitary confinement cell, measuring 2 metres (6.6 ft)s by 1 metre (3.3 ft). The buildings include a chain gang sleeping rooms, a flogging yard, a cookhouse and holding rooms. The buildings also feature historical relics and documents.

Details

Historical Sites: Prisons

Open Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Location

37 Bathurst St, Richmond, TAS 7025

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Attribution

This listing includes content imported from the Wikipedia article on Richmond Gaol