Events tagged with "castle hill"

Historical Events tagged with "castle hill"

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Irish Convicts Rebel in New South Wales

March 4th, 1804 221 years ago

The Castle Hill Rebellion was an uprising by Irish convicts against British authorities in the Colony of New South Wales. Initiated on March 4, 1804, the rebellion arose from the convicts' discontent with their hard labor and conditions. Gathered at Castle Hill, they aimed to take control of the settlement and sought to escape to the mainland. Unfortunately, their plans were thwarted by loyalist forces, leading to a swift military response and the rebellion's suppression, highlighting the convicts' struggle for liberty and justice.