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Bibliography archive: Rudner, J and I. Victoria West Survey, 1991, p 57
Bibliography archive: Rudner, J and I. Victoria West Survey, 1991, p 57
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History: Prison built in 1897 in local stone (Ashlarwork). On the other side of courtyard is a double storeye
Visual Description: The prison stands on the opposite side of the river and was built in 1897 in local stone (Ashlarwork). Front centre has a three-bay Karoo-type building with stepped and moulded parapet with cornice. Two corners have plastered quoins and the door and windows plain surrounds. Two-panelled door with plain fanlight. Sash windows behind bars. Extension on left has two windows. On other side of courtyard and built on the corner of the walls is a double-storeyed house with saddle-roof, plain gables and Ashlar-stone walls. Steel windows. This was apparently the superintendent's house. Most of the prison complex is original with Ashlar stonework and is of local architectural and cultural value.
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: 1897
Materials: Plastered brick : Corrugated iron
Catalogue: Rudner, 1991, No: 134, Significance Category: AC