The mystery of Rocky Hall Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia
By teamMerlin on 30-Dec-16. Waypoint GA9068

2016/17 Summer Scavenger Series cache

The cache is not at the published coordinates. 

Built in 1827, Rocky Hall is a substantial two storey Old Colonial Georgian style homestead overlooking Howes Creek.

Described as five bays in length and two rooms deep, it has a jerkin head roof with a sandstone chimney at each end. A deep skillion is at the rear of the house, there is a single storey verandah across the front of the house which also has a skillion roof, hipped at the ends. 

According to the State Heritage Register, Rocky Hall has the following significance:

1. Historical significance - Rocky Hall is believed to be associated with the Bloodsworth family, an important pioneering family of the Hawkesbury district.
2. Aesthetic significance - Rocky Hall is an important example of an Old Colonial Georgian homestead, well sited to overlook Howes Creek. It features good quality sandstone, a jerkin head roof, uneven sash windows, deep rear skillion and front verandah, all characteristic of the Georgian style.
3. Research potential - As an early homestead of the Hawkesbury district Rocky Hall is likely to have archaeological potential.
4. Rarity - Rocky Hall is a rare extant example of a two storey Old Colonial Georgian residence.
5. Representativeness - Rocky Hall is a good and intact example of a substantial Old Colonial Georgian residence.

Source: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1740087

The cache can be found at S33 31.254 E150 49.948

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