The Residence Maitland Gaol

The Old Maitland Gaol, also known as Maitland Correctional Centre, is a heritage-listed former Australian prison located in East Maitland, New South Wales. Its construction was started in 1844 and prisoners first entered the gaol in 1848. By the time of its closure, on 31 January 1998, it had become the longest continuously-run gaol in Australia. It has sin…
The Old Maitland Gaol, also known as Maitland Correctional Centre, is a heritage-listed former Australian prison located in East Maitland, New South Wales. Its construction was started in 1844 and prisoners first entered the gaol in 1848. By the time of its closure, on 31 January 1998, it had become the longest continuously-run gaol in Australia. It has since been turned into a museum and was a popular tourist attraction. It is currently closed to the public indefinitely due to safety issues.
  • Location: John Street, East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
  • Capacity: 174, but has reached 400+
  • Opened: 1848
  • Completed: 1875
  • Status: Temporarily Closed(Museum)
  • Security class: Maximum security
  • Closed: 31 January 1998 after 147–148 years)

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