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Lock-Up - Bannockburn

Location Victor Street,, BANNOCKBURN VIC 3331 - Property No B2174 File Number B2174 Level Regional

[1/1] B2174 Lock Up

Statement of Significance

The stone lock-up at Bannockburn was originally constructed by Thomas Brooking and Co of Geelong and located at Lethbridge. The rectangular plan gaol of square coursed basalt with gabled entry porch and iron grille gate was completed in June 1860. In December 1869 Trevena and Gubby contracted to remove the stone lock-up from Lethbridge to Bannockburn, each stone being numbered.
The lock-up is a standard plan structure designed by the Public Works Department and erected throughout Victoria in the late 1850' s and early 1860's. Whilst tradition accords these structures a role in providing overnight security for gold escorts, the principal function was to house prisoners awaiting trial before the visiting Police Magistrate. The lock-up at Bannockburn is a good example of this building type and is of significance to the district.
The lock-up is maintained in good condition and used as a store house by the present owners, the Shire of Bannockburn.
Classified: 02/11/1967