Third Government Farm, Heritage farm complex in Castle Hill, Australia
Third Government Farm is a heritage site in the Castle Hill area of New South Wales, located on hilly terrain with remnant blue gum forest. The property contains multiple historical structures and archaeological remains from its different periods of use.
The farm was established in 1801 as a government agricultural site and transformed into an institutional facility in 1811. It subsequently served various roles including as a church and school before its eventual preservation as a heritage site.
The site reveals traces of early colonial farming methods and convict labor through its remaining structures and archaeological finds. Visitors can experience how different groups used this land across changing periods of Australian history.
The site can be reached via Old Northern Road and is maintained by Hills Shire Council as part of Castle Hill Heritage Park. Walking through the grounds allows visitors to view historical buildings and learn about its various past uses.
The property was the site of an uprising in 1804 when Irish convicts staged a rebellion against hunger and harsh treatment. This event marked an important moment of resistance in early colonial Australia.
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