This single story weather board house was built in 1955, and serves as a private residence.
Whilst the house has been a prominent fixture of the square for many years, it is the rich archeological remnants that hold the most interest.
It was on this location that Andrew Thompson had an allotment of land leased as part of the government domain. An early image shows a small dwelling that most likely belonged to Thompson. Currently, the remnants of a brick wall, thought to be c.1813, can be seen. The wall remnant is most likely to be part of the wall that bounded the Government Domain Garden. These very precious remains from the very early Macquarie period are an essential part of the development of Thompson Square.
Whilst the house has been a prominent fixture of the square for many years, it is the rich archeological remnants that hold the most interest.
It was on this location that Andrew Thompson had an allotment of land leased as part of the government domain. An early image shows a small dwelling that most likely belonged to Thompson. Currently, the remnants of a brick wall, thought to be c.1813, can be seen. The wall remnant is most likely to be part of the wall that bounded the Government Domain Garden. These very precious remains from the very early Macquarie period are an essential part of the development of Thompson Square.
- Researched information and images courtesy of Hawkesbury City Council, National Trust of Australia and RMS.
