The Garden

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On the west wall of the yard you will see a mural which was painted by inmates. A yearning for the great outdoors is evident! The wide doorway to the left of the mural leads to the garden. Prisoners were employed in the garden that supplied most of the needs of the prison. Some surplus was supplied to the hospital. A tall fence surrounding the garden was installed to keep the townspeople from nicking the vegetables, not to keep the prisoners in. All rubbish from the gaol was buried out in this garden, even the original front doors. There is a gun turret in one of the walls. Can you find it?

The laundry and store rooms were through the doorway in the northwest corner. Records indicate that 3 hangings were carried out in this area. Temporary gallows were constructed when the need arose. According to the traditions of the day, the hanged men are buried within the gaol walls. Perhaps you can see a way out? Look out for the razor wire, which was introduced to try to prevent escape.