HM Prison Pentridge facts for kids
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| Location | Coburg, Victoria |
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| Coordinates | 37°44′21″S 144°58′9″E / 37.73917°S 144.96917°E |
| Status | Closed, under redevelopment |
| Security class | Maximum security |
| Opened | 1851 |
| Closed | 1997 |
| Former name | Pentridge Stockade |
Her Majesty's Prison Pentridge was an Australian prison that was first established in 1851 in Coburg, Victoria. The first prisoners arrived in 1851. The prison officially closed on 1 May 1997.
Pentridge was often referred to as the "Bluestone College", "Coburg College" or "College of Knowledge". The grounds were originally landscaped by landscape gardener Hugh Linaker.
The site is currently split into two parts.
The northern part of the prison, referred to as the "Pentridge Coburg" or "Pentridge Piazza“ site, is bordered by Champ Street, Pentridge Boulevard, Murray Road and Stockade Avenue. It is currently under development by the developer Shayher Group, who has owned the site since 2013. The southern part of the prison, referred to as the "Pentridge Village" site, is bordered by Pentridge Boulevard, Stockade Avenue, Wardens Walk and Urquhart Street. It is partially owned by the developer Future Estate. D Division is owned privately by Pentridge Cellars Pty Ltd.
Images for kids
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Pentridge Prison E Division Courtyard in 2020
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Pentridge Prison B Division Turret in 2020
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Looking East along Pentridge Boulevard in 2020
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Industry Lane Coburg Spring in 2020
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Pentridge Prison Panopticon Ruin in 2015
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Pentridge Prison A Division Front Garden in 2014
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HM Prison Pentridge Guard Tower in 2014
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Murray Road Bridge over Merri Creek
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Pentridge Prison Quarter Masters Building in 2016
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Pentridge Prison D Division Entrance in 2020
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HM Prison Pentridge D Division in 2020
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Ned Kelly the day before his execution by hanging. His remains were buried at the former Pentridge Prison site.
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Entrance Buildings Pentridge Gaol c.1861 State Library Victoria H36668
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Pentridge Prison Front Gate in 2006
