Dawes Point Battery, Artillery fortification in Sydney, Australia
The military complex includes gun placements, a powder magazine, and defensive structures positioned strategically at the entrance of Sydney Harbour.
Lieutenant William Dawes established the first observatory at this location in 1788, followed by the construction of a powder magazine in 1789.
The site represents early interactions between European settlers and Eora Aboriginal people during the First Fleet arrival in Sydney.
Visitors can explore the archaeological remains through the Tarra interpretive park, which displays the original powder magazine floor and gun emplacements.
The battery underwent demolition in 1925 to enable construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, transforming from military installation to public space.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1791
GPS coordinates: -33.85490,151.20900
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:40
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