5 Thompson Square, Windsor

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5 Thompson Square
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Location5 Thompson Square, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 33°36′16″S150°49′21″E / 33.6044°S 150.8225°E / -33.6044; 150.8225 Coordinates: 33°36′16″S150°49′21″E / 33.6044°S 150.8225°E / -33.6044; 150.8225
Official nameHouse & Outbuildings
TypeState heritage (complex / group)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.5
TypeHouse
CategoryResidential buildings (private)
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Location of 5 Thompson Square in Sydney

5 Thompson Square is a heritage-listed residence and now offices at 5 Thompson Square, Windsor, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. [1]

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History

It was built in 1852 by John Cunningham. It was acquired by the State Planning Authority in 1970 in order to protect its historic interest, as an early conservation measure prior to the existence of heritage listing. It was restored by its then-owner, the Department of Planning and Environment, in 1972. [2] [3] [4] [5]

It is now used as a medical practice. [3]

Description

It is a brick Georgian single storey cottage of three bays with a slate roof and timber verandah. The front door has been altered and replaced and the ridges altered, but otherwise the building appears original. A timber outbuilding is also heritage-listed. [6]

It is an authentic early cottage which maintains the colonial character of Thompson Square. [6] It is located in the Thompson Square Conservation Area. [6]

Heritage listing

5 Thompson Square was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "House & Outbuildings". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Office of Environment and Heritage. H00005. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Historic Heritage Assessment & Statement of Heritage Impact" (PDF). Roads and Maritime Services. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 "5 Thompson Square, Windsor". Community Action for Windsor Bridge. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "How buildings are protected". Sydney Morning Herald. 8 November 1971. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Re: Inquiry into the Windsor Bridge replacement project". Hunters Hill Trust. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 "House and Outbuildings". State Heritage Inventory. Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 30 October 2018.

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