The La Perouse peninsula is the northern headland of Botany Bay and Macquarie Watchtower in the Botany Bay National Park is the oldest building in the area. It is a sandstone tower constructed in 1820-22 as part of the accommodation for a small guard of soldiers that were stationed here to prevent smugglers from entering Botany Bay. The watchtower stayed in use until 1904.
very interesting architecture. nice image
ReplyDeleteOne usually thinks of sandstone as being soft and easily exposed to the weather, but this 1820-2 tower still looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic looking building, and the architecture is unique!
ReplyDeleteInteresting!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a giant rook...
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I could move in, but I need a few windows.
ReplyDeleteI wonder did it stop the smuggling.
ReplyDeleteLooks stronger than time.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good weekend.
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Were they successful in stopping smugglers? Great post, Jim.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I wonder what they were smuggling back then.
ReplyDeleteInteresting!!!!I ove all about old times!!Thanx for adding me!!kisses and a good weekend
ReplyDeleteIts a very squat and interesting tower.
ReplyDeleteHas any nation ever succeeded in stopping smuggling? This tower is more cute than imposing...
ReplyDeleteBruce, Bill and Kevin, I'm not sure what they were smuggling in those days.
ReplyDeleteFrancesca, the smugglers always seem to come up with new and improved methods.