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Court House & Lock Up

Location 1 - 3 Park Street,, BRIGHT VIC 3741 - Property No B0706 File Number B0706 Level State

[1/1] B0706 Court House

Statement of Significance

Courthouse: A standard brick courthouse of 1861 with gabled roof and simple skillion-roofed entry porch.
Classified: 'Regional' 20/08/1959
Revised: 'State' 03/08/1998

Lock Up: The log lock-up was erected c.1870 and was originally located within the police station precinct. It is constructed of rough hewn logs, each approximately 30cm diameter, stacked 10 high and crossed at the corners. The roof was originally clad in timber shingles. The lock-up was used for the temporary accommodation of wrong-doers and prisoners awaiting trial.
There are several nineteenth century lock-ups in Victoria. Of the surviving examples, those constructed of rough hewn logs are among the most notable, giving modern day Australians an insignt into primative construction techniques and the accommodation of wrong-doers. The log lock-up at Bright is a good example of this building type. Its heavy door with robust locking device is a notable feature. The building is well situated beside the Court House and Police Station and is an essential feature of this picturesque historic town.
The building has been moved from its original site.
Classified: 'Regional' 12/05/1960.
Revised: 'State' 03/08/1998