Description

The archaeological remains of the Towrang Convict Stockade are located to the north of the Hume Highway on the banks of the Wollondilly River. It is thought that the stockade originally contained lock-ups for the convict iron gang involved in constructing the Great South Road and accommodation for the Military personnel supervising their work. Historical documentation indicates that the stockade likely consisted of a series of convict lock-up buildings arranged in a square with parallel rows of military buildings to the north and south. The northern line of buildings comprised six military barracks and stables structures and the southern line of buildings 'eight old huts, cottage, and shed' which was possibly accommodation for the families of military personnel. The square arrangement between them appears to have comprises the portable boxes or timber cells, about 4m square, for the convicts. Located opposite the Derrick VC rest area and up the hill a bit. There is a small gate on a farmers property that you use to access the Stockade. No camping or overnight parking.