The suburb was also the site of the Castle Hill Rebellion in 1804, an important event in Australian convict history. Over time, Castle Hill transitioned from a rural area to a bustling suburb, retaining its historical roots through landmarks and preserved sites....
Castle Hill Rising, (March 4–5, 1804), the first rebellion in Australian history. Involving Irish convicts (for the most part, political offenders), the uprising began with the rebels’ seizure of the New South Wales convict station at Parramatta on March 4 and culminated in a clash between...