Morpeth House and Closebourne House, Heritage site in Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia.
Located at 365 Morpeth Road, this precinct contains two sandstone residences with Victorian Regency architecture and associated buildings along the Hunter River banks.
Edward Charles Close constructed both houses between 1829 and 1849 on a 2600-acre land grant, establishing a foundation for European settlement in the region.
The Wonnaruah people maintained settlements near the Hunter River before European arrival, marking the area with Aboriginal cultural heritage.
The property includes lecture rooms, dormitories, administrative spaces, and gardens that reflect its current function as an educational and conference facility.
The site features St John's Chapel, constructed in 1941 using recycled sandstone, integrating historical materials into newer structures.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -32.72850,151.61980
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:25
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