Maitland Gaol

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Maitland Gaol is of considerable significance because it is the oldest substantially intact country gaol in NSW. It is Australia's oldest structure in continuous use as a gaol. It is the only surviving example of the group of "Inspectors' Gaols" designed by the Colonial Architect in NSW and built during the 1840s. Together with the courthouse, it provides an elevated focal point at the north-west end of William Street, the grand axis of the 1829 town plan. In addition, Maitland Gaol was built of local stone and has a substantially homogenous character of a 19th century stone precinct. It is a showcase of stone, iron and timber work from the 1840s to the 1890s, much of it executed by local and prison artisans.

Statement of significance, New South Wales State Heritage Register.

Notable prisoners

Tours

Visitors can take a self-guided audio tour of the historic prison or can take guided theme tours.

Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles

The "Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles" is located in the Maitland Gaol and features clothing and accessories, textiles and related items.

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Attribution

CC BY icon-80x15.png This Wikipedia article was originally based on Maitland Correctional Centre , entry number 01296 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence , accessed on 2 June 2018.

Old Maitland Gaol
Maitland Gaol Governors House.JPG
The former Maitland Gaol and Governor's Hous
Australia New South Wales relief location map.png
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Former Maitland Gaol
Location in New South Wales
LocationJohn Street, East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 32°44′42″S151°35′23″E / 32.74500°S 151.58972°E / -32.74500; 151.58972
StatusTemporarily Closed(Museum)
Security classMaximum security
Capacity174, but has reached 400+
Opened1848
Closed31 January 1998 (1998-01-31) after 147–148 years)
Former nameMaitland Gaol, Maitland Correctional Centre
CityMaitland City Council
State/provinceNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
Building details
Maitland Gaol
Former namesMaitland Correctional Centre
General information
Construction started1826
Completed1875
Technical details
MaterialStone
Design and construction
Architect(s)
Architecture firm Colonial Architect of New South Wales
Main contractorH. Brodie and A. Craig
Known forIvan Milat