Rooty Hill – Government Depot Site (former)

The district was used as a Government stockyard, and in a lengthy list which Governor Macquarie prepared of the buildings and works erected during his regime between January 1810 and November 1821. The brick-built house of two stories’ still stands (1935).

Name of Item	Rooty Hill Government Depot Site (former)
Other Name	Government Depot Ruins, Thornleigh, Stratton, Rooty Hill Government Farm
Type of Item	Complex / Group
Group/Collection	Farming and Grazing
Category	Homestead Complex
Primary Address	Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill, NSW 2766
County	Cumberland
Local Govt. Area	Blacktown
Suburb	Rooty Hill
Construction Years	1815-1819
Current Use	Vacant/ruin
Former Use	Stock farm and residence
Heritage Listing	State Government
Heritage Listing	Local Government
Heritage Listing	Local Government