Redcoats Mess House

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Redcoats Mess House
Redcoats Mess House is located in Sydney
Redcoats Mess House
Location of Redcoats Mess House in Sydney
Location2 Horwood Place, Parramatta, City of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°48′49″S 151°00′19″E / 33.8135°S 151.0052°E / -33.8135; 151.0052Coordinates: 33°48′49″S 151°00′19″E / 33.8135°S 151.0052°E / -33.8135; 151.0052
Builtc. 1930s
Official nameRedcoats Mess House
TypeState heritage (complex / group)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.218
TypeStaff Accommodation
CategoryLaw Enforcement

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

History[]

The 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[]

The 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[]

Evidence 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[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Redcoats Mess House". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Office of Environment and Heritage. H00218. Retrieved 1 June 2018.

Bibliography[]

  • Extent Heritage Advisors (2017). Re: First Parramatta Gaol Site.
  • Walker, Meredith (1993). City of Parramatta Heritage Study.

Attribution[]

CC-BY-icon-80x15.png 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 and Office of Environment and Heritage 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence, accessed on 1 June 2018.

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