The Macquarie Wall, Sydney, NSW
S 33° 51.909 E 151° 13.077
56H E 335161 N 6251367
This historical marker is located on the remnants of the historic Macquarie Wall within the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney.
Waymark Code: WM8H6C
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 04/03/2010
Views: 21
This marker was placed by the Royal Australian Historical Society. The marker text reads as follows:
"In 1810, at the instigation of Governor Macquarie, work began on a wall 950 feet long to separate the government domain from the town. Only this small portion of that wall now remains."
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A sign near the historical marker provides the following additional information:
"This wall was built at the direction of Governor Macquarie and completed in 1816. In that year an area of approximately 2 hectares south of the wall became a Botanic Garden and Charles Fraser, a soldier of the 46th Regiment, was appointed Superintendent. The Gardens were well established by 1820, although entry was restricted to "the respectable class of inhabitants" of Sydney Town. The enlarged and reorganized Gardens were opened to the general public in 1831. The path on this side of the wall has long been known as the Spring Walk because of the azaleas, wisteria, flowering peaches, annuals and other plants that provide a colourful display in early September."
The following additional information is from a Royal Australian Historical Society website (see link in the Variables section):
"The Macquarie Wall. Royal Botanic Gardens. The wall built at the instigation of Governor Macquarie was to protect not only the privacy of the Governor and his family but also the plants and trees of the Domain which were damaged by trespassers. The wall however was not meant to exclude everyone. 'The respectable class of inhabitants' could resort there for 'innocent recreation' during the day time. Mrs Macquarie's road provided access around the Domain and there was a gate and stile entrance at the east end of Bent Street."
Age/Event Date: 1810
Type of Historic Marker: If other (please specify)
Type of Historic Marker if other: Plaque and a remnant of the historic wall
Related Website: [Web Link]
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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