Castlereagh – Slab Cottage & Puddledock (remains)

Located close to Castlereagh Road and set against the backdrop of the Blue Mountains, this weatherboard cottage eloquently defines the rural character of the area and demonstrates the longevity of European settlement in Castlereagh. Albeit relocated c.1950s, the building is one of a small number of extant rural structures on Castlereagh Road erected over the nineteenth century, which collectively demonstrate the pattern of rural settlement at Castlereagh and imbue the area with its high historic and aesthetic values. image
Name of Item Slab Cottage & Puddledock (remains)
Alternate Name Puddlenock (remains)
Type of Item Built
Group/Collection Farming and Grazing
Category Shed
Primary Address 14-278 Old Castlereagh Road CASTLEREAGH NSW 2749
Previous Address Unknown Location prior to c1950 before being moved
County Cumberland
Local Govt. Area Penrith
Suburb Castlereagh
Construction Years c1860
Current Use Demolished 2010-2013
Former Use Farm Cottage
Heritage Listing Local Government
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