Castle Hill (SUBURB), NSW Details

History

Castle Hill was the scene of a revolt of Irish convicts in the early days of settlement.

Description

A suburb about 2km W of West Pennant Hills and about 3km N of Baulkham Hills. Boundaries within Baulkham Hills Council area shown on map GNB3896 Boundaries within Shire of Hornsby shown on map marked GNB 3707

Origin

Probably named because of its commanding position. It was first mentioned offically by Governor King in 1802: Great progress has been made in clearing land at Castle Hill. (Reed 1969).

Castle Hill (SUBURB), NSW
title Castle Hill (SUBURB)
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state NSW
reference 11572
placename Castle Hill
designation SUBURB
geographical name
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lga THE HILLS SHIRE
description A suburb about 2km W of West Pennant Hills and about 3km N of Baulkham Hills. Boundaries within Baulkham Hills Council area shown on map GNB3896 Boundaries within Shire of Hornsby shown on map marked GNB 3707
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origin Probably named because of its commanding position. It was first mentioned offically by Governor King in 1802: Great progress has been made in clearing land at Castle Hill. (Reed 1969).
history Castle Hill was the scene of a revolt of Irish convicts in the early days of settlement.
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