"Brickendon", Tasmania
A rich tapestry of early Tasmanian history is encapsulated at Brickendon. It displays a story of the Archer family, of assigned convicts and free workers and the beginnings of Australia's pastoral and agricultural industry.
Brickendon is one of Tasmania's oldest farming properties, settled in 1824 by William Archer, the farm has been continuously operated and lived on by his direct descendents, now in their 7th generation.
In July 2010, Brickendon Estate along with its neighbouring property, Woolmers Estate were listed jointly as a World Heritage Site being part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.
The two Estates are regarded as the most significant rural estates in Australia having the second largest number of convict workers and still retaining a living history from early European settlement to the present day.
The stunning rural landscape, magnificent heritage gardens, amazing collection of convict constructed buildings, family history and memorabilia are all to be enjoyed by visitors and cottage guests.
As Marg has 10 convict ancestors, including 2 First Fleeters, as well as Marine Corps and early free settlers (in Sydney, Norfolk Island and then Tasmania) visiting Brickendon for us was an extraordinary opportunity of discovery and deeply-felt connection with her roots.
"Brickendon", Tasmania
A rich tapestry of early Tasmanian history is encapsulated at Brickendon. It displays a story of the Archer family, of assigned convicts and free workers and the beginnings of Australia's pastoral and agricultural industry.
Brickendon is one of Tasmania's oldest farming properties, settled in 1824 by William Archer, the farm has been continuously operated and lived on by his direct descendents, now in their 7th generation.
In July 2010, Brickendon Estate along with its neighbouring property, Woolmers Estate were listed jointly as a World Heritage Site being part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.
The two Estates are regarded as the most significant rural estates in Australia having the second largest number of convict workers and still retaining a living history from early European settlement to the present day.
The stunning rural landscape, magnificent heritage gardens, amazing collection of convict constructed buildings, family history and memorabilia are all to be enjoyed by visitors and cottage guests.
As Marg has 10 convict ancestors, including 2 First Fleeters, as well as Marine Corps and early free settlers (in Sydney, Norfolk Island and then Tasmania) visiting Brickendon for us was an extraordinary opportunity of discovery and deeply-felt connection with her roots.