Parramatta Hospital Archaeological Site
History
The site includes remains of the second convict hospital (1792–1818) and John Watts' third convict hospital (1818–1844), as well as other remains such as a convict hut, surgeon's residence and associated artefacts.
It was excavated in the 2000s as part of the Parramatta Justice Precinct development. The archaeological remains were incorporated into a new courtyard as part of the new development. Two pavilions were established to house exhibits and interpretation panels, and other aspects of the site were capped with a protective slab. The project won an Architects Australia Award for heritage work in 2008.
Heritage listing
The Parramatta Hospital Archaeological Site was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. It is of historical and archaeological significance as a record of convict settlement of the site dating back to 1790. This site is one of the first settled urban sites in Australia.
See also
References
- ^ "Parramatta District Hospital - Archaeology". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H00828. Retrieved 2 June 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
- ^ "Preliminary Results: Archaeological Investigation: Parramatta Justice Precinct" (PDF). Casey & Lowe Archaeology and Heritage. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
Bibliography
- International Conservation Services. (2007). Parramatta Justice Precinct : heritage courtyard final interpretation strategy.
- Schwager, Brooks & Partners Pty Ltd (1992). Department of Health - s170 Register.
Attribution
This Wikipedia article was originally based on Parramatta District Hospital - Archaeology, entry number 00828 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence, accessed on 2 June 2018.
External links
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