Morpeth,
NSW
Morpeth has been
declared an historic precinct by the National Trust and, along with neighbouring
Maitland and East Maitland, sweeps the visitor back in time to an age of grace
and influence. Its stately sandstone buildings are an absolute delight and are
charmingly complemented by the antiques, original art and the fine linen wares
of the current tenants.
Morpeth was also the traditional seat for the Anglican bishops of Newcastle
whose residence was Closebourne House which still stands close by the epicentre
of the parish, St James Church. Acknowledged as the founder of Morpeth, Close
built Closebourne House in 1826 and the foundation stone of St James was laid
in 1837.
A charming little riverside town whose mellow stone buildings are steeped in the past. The whole town is classified by the National Trust.
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