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Significant find: relic of 1800s jail uncovered in Tas

A Tasmanian excavation has uncovered the remains of a jail where notorious bushrangers were held. (HANDOUT/LAUNCESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY)

The stone walls of a 19th century jail that once held notorious bushrangers have been unearthed in the Tasmanian town of Perth.

Launceston Historical Society archaeology group convener John Dent, archaeologist Darren Watton and nearly two dozen volunteers last month uncovered the remains of the first Perth Gaol, about 20km south of Launceston.

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