Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Macquarie Watchtower

Octagonal sandstone tower at La Perouse built in c1821-22 to house troops assigned to watch for smugglers. Also known as Barrack Tower.

-33.9891314362, 151.23251295663

Milestone
Constructed
1821 - 1822
Name
Alternate
Barrack Tower
Type