Archaeological Relics of Australia's First Iron Works

Come and see archaeological relics and interpretation of the Fitz Roy Iron Works in Mittagong, Australia’s first iron works.
The iron works commenced operation in the late 1840s. Commercial redevelopment of the site uncovered the nationally significant archaeological remains. Relics have been conserved in-situ in a 40 m x 45 m area of the basement car park of the Highlands Marketplace, Mittagong. This is the largest in-situ conservation outcome for historical relics in NSW. It is also a successful outcome where the history and heritage has been respected within the commercial redevelopment of the site. Relics on site include: puddling furnaces, boiler houses, iron rolling mills and remains of a Chilean mill.

The Fitz Roy Iron Works complex is currently under consideration for listing on the State Heritage Register due to the significant archaeological remains.

For more information visit: http://www.fitzroyironworks.com.au/

State: NSW

Where: 197 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong, Wingecarribee

When: Any day

Cost: Free to view archaeological relics

Contact: For more information contact: Highlands Marketplace Centre Management Office on (02) 4871 1355