Redcoats Mess House is a heritage-listed former military mess and now commercial building at 2 Horwood Place, Parramatta, City of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[1] Danas Yra nemoksa
| Redcoats Mess House | |
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  Location of Redcoats Mess House in Sydney | |
| Location | 2 Horwood Place, Parramatta, City of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°48′49″S 151°00′19″E / 33.8135°S 151.0052°E |
| Built | c. 1930s |
| Official name | Redcoats Mess House |
| Type | State heritage (complex / group) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 218 |
| Type | Staff Accommodation |
| Category | Law Enforcement |
History
editThe Redcoats Mess House was built in the mid-1830s as a mess hall and catering establishment for military officers stationed in the Parramatta district. It is now used for commercial purposes.[1]
Description
editThe Redcoats Mess House is a two-storey gabled building with a rectangular plan running north–south. It has painted Flemish bond brickwork with iron roof. The southern portion is slightly higher than the rest of the building. It has small paned sash windows.[1]
Heritage listing
editEvidence of the major role of colonial and state government in Parramatta. Site possesses potential to contribute to an understanding early urban development in Parramatta[1]
Redcoats Mess House was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria.[1]
The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales.
This item historically significant.[1]
The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.
This item is technically or scientifically significant.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Redcoats Mess House". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H00218. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
Bibliography
edit- Extent Heritage Advisors (2017). Re: First Parramatta Gaol Site.
- Walker, Meredith (1993). City of Parramatta Heritage Study.
Attribution
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This Wikipedia article was originally based on Redcoats Mess House, entry number 00218 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 1 June 2018.
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