Third Government Farm, Heritage farm complex in Castle Hill, Australia
The Third Government Farm spans 20 hectares of landscaped hills and remnant Blue Gum forest near Old Northern Road in New South Wales.
Established in 1801 as a government agricultural site, the farm later transformed into an asylum in 1811 before becoming a church and school facility.
The farm site contains archaeological elements that reveal information about early colonial farming methods, convict life, and mental health care in Australia.
The Hills Shire Council maintains the property as part of Castle Hill Heritage Park, offering visitors access to historical structures and agricultural exhibits.
The location witnessed the Castle Hill convict rebellion of 1804, where 300 Irish convicts staged an uprising due to harsh conditions and food shortages.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.71800,151.01300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:50
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