32-463: Colyton could be: Colyton, New South Wales , Australia Colyton, Devon , England Colyton, New Zealand See also [ edit ] Coylton , a village and civil parish in South Ayrshire, Scotland [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with
64-664: A convoy of vintage automobiles, walking groups of local organisations, and marching bands. In addition, the St Marys Corner Community and Cultural Precinct ('The Corner') is situated on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Mamre Road, just beyond Queen Street. The Corner is the site of several facilities including an arts and crafts studio, community centre and hall, the Nepean Multicultural Access organization, and
96-456: A major presence with wreckers, multiple kinds of workshops (paint, body, tyre and auto, brake and clutch, electrical, etc.), and car dealerships operating in the area. Waste treatment facilities also occupy north St Marys, with several major sites as follows: The commercial area in the southern half of St Marys is primarily on and around Queen Street, with a collection of both franchised and independently-owned establishments lining both sides of
128-507: A single level with easily accessible ground level parking. Within the shopping centre is a community noticeboard, in the corridor opposite the centre management office. Station Plaza was a shopping centre which included a Coles Supermarket, around 16 specialty stores, and an undercover car park. It was located on Phillip Street opposite the St Marys train station and bus depot. The plaza and carpark were demolished in early 2023 to clear
160-555: Is a suburb in western Sydney , in the state of New South Wales , Australia . It is 45 kilometres (28 mi)west of the Sydney central business district , in the local government area of the City of Penrith . St Marys sits between South Creek which forms the western boundary and Ropes Creek , its eastern boundary. The Western train line splits the suburb into northern and southern halves. The northern portion of St Marys/Dunheved
192-555: Is a suburb of Sydney , in the state of New South Wales , Australia 43 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district , in the local government area of the City of Penrith . It is part of the Greater Western Sydney region. Colyton, along with Erskine Park , are the easternmost suburbs of the City of Penrith . Its boundaries are Ropes Creek, the Great Western Highway , Marsden Road and
224-427: Is abundant with trade (especially automotive), manufacturing, waste processing, and storage centres, yet also contains a leagues club. In contrast, the southern end of St Marys is a commercial and residential hub, with Queen Street functioning as the 'main street' retail district alongside separate shopping centres, a town square, a swimming pool, community centres, sports fields, and schools. The township of St Marys
256-850: Is heritage-listed. Circa 1829–32, the Lethbridge family built Werrington House just north of St Marys. It was based on the family home in Cornwall . It is one of the most significant colonial homes in New South Wales and is heritage-listed. St Marys is now the home of the South Creek/St Marys Outpost sub-branc of the Vietnam Veterans Association and the St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. The Municipality of St Marys
288-580: Is home to several activity and leisure centres, including: Additionally, the nearby Troy Adams Archery Field in the adjacent suburb of Werrington is used by the Penrith City Archers club, which caters to newcomers and archers of varying skill levels. The M4 Motorway sits along the southern boundary with entrance and exit ramps to Mamre Road leading to St Marys Town Centre (North) and the St Clair estate (South). The Great Western Highway
320-642: Is not located in Colyton, but across the Great Western Highway in Old Mt Druitt . Colyton is named after Colyton in Devon , England, which had been the home town of the wife of William Cox Junior, son of the famous builder of the road across the Blue Mountains, also named William. The property of 800 acres (3.2 km ) had been granted to Cox on 17 August 1819 by Governor Macquarie. It was located on
352-437: Is the major East–west road in the suburb. Sydney Street and Marsden Road are on the northern and southern boundaries. St Marys is also serviced by a regular passenger rail service along the main western railway line with St Marys station forming a major local public transport hub combining rail, bus and taxi services. Dunheved is a major industrial, and commercial centre to the north. Between March 1942 and March 1986 Dunheved
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#1732780250922384-476: The Great Western Highway and the M4 Motorway . Bus services are provided by Busways to St Marys railway station , Westfield Mount Druitt and Mount Druitt railway station . Bennett Road Public School and Colyton High School are the two schools in the suburb. Bennett Road Public School was first established on 14 October 1961, serving the growing suburb of St Marys, with 230 pupils. Warren Kennedy
416-567: The M4 Western Motorway . Colyton is one of the older suburbs in the St Marys area with homes on large blocks of land – primarily 1/4 acre and 1/3 acre blocks. Colyton is primarily a residential area with large sporting fields, Bennett Road Primary School , Colyton High School , Colyton Shopping Centre and the Life Education Centre. There is some industrial activity along Roper Road. Note that Colyton Primary School
448-543: The church of the same name in Cornwall . The church is situated on Magdalene Street between the Great Western Highway and King Street. The church foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1837 by Bishop Broughton, and the cathedral, along with being heritage-listed, is one of the oldest churches in New South Wales that still has regular services. Internees in the church cemetery include the wife of Philip Gidley King , Governor of New South Wales , plus numerous members of
480-458: The King family. The land was donated by King's son and the bricks were made on his estate. The nearby King, Gidley and Lethbridge streets were named after various members of the King family. The site is believed to have been chosen by the mother of Phillip Parker King . The property had been acquired from John Oxley in 1828 by King, the original grant having been made in 1823. Other land grants in
512-452: The area included those to Anna Josepha King in 1807 ( Dunheved ), Samuel Marsden ( Mamre ), and Mary Putland ( Frogmore ). The area was first called South Creek because European settlement was originally centred along the banks of the creek. The land grants became working holdings because of the permanent water supply. The rich alluvial soil along the banks of the creek ensured an expanding agricultural community and its location on what
544-469: The famous mutiny in 1789). Closer settlement of the area was made possible when in 1842 part of the O’Connell Estate was subdivided. St Marys has a long and rich industrial and agricultural history, including tanneries and munitions formerly operated by Australian Defence Industries. Mamre , situated on Mamre Road, was built c.1830 for Samuel Marsden . It is a two-storey Georgian home that
576-796: The former site of the local council chambers (now relocated to St Marys Library). The former council chamber building at St Marys Corner now houses the St Marys & District Historical Society, which acts as the suburb's museum; it contains numerous photographs, displays, and artifacts that depict life in St Marys since the 19th century. The society itself is volunteer-run and open to the public on certain days or by appointment. The Nepean Multicultural Access centre provides an assortment of community and social services, particularly for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse demographics. The centre also holds scheduled activities including English conversation classes, indoor boules, sewing & needlework, pottery, painting, and gentle exercise sessions. St Marys
608-547: The land for the new Metro Station as part of the Aerotropolis and Metro line development plan. St Marys Hotel is located on Queen Street. The hotel opened in 1955 and was originally the St Marys Rex Hotel. The Wagon Wheel Hotel is another local pub/accommodation and derives its name from 'Bennet's Coach & Waggon Works', the business that was operated by brothers George T and James Jr. Bennet and which
640-483: The land was described as being fit for 'building and farming purposes' and the water 'abundant and never failing' from nearby Ropes Creek . Historically, the name Colyton generally referred to the area east of Ropes Creek. The present site of Colyton was originally part of St Marys . Colyton Post Office opened on 15 October 1892 and closed in 1962. According to the 2021 census of Population, there were 8,770 people in Colyton. Colyton has convenient access to both
672-523: The late 90s', then to 'King of the Mountain' in 2006, and finally to 'The Wagon Wheel Hotel' which it is currently known as. On the north side of St Marys is the Holiday Inn, which has a modern design and is adjacent to the St Marys leagues club. There is a small arts scene in St Marys, with sections of Queen Street being adorned in murals designed by independent artists, likely commissioned by
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#1732780250922704-487: The local council. Many of these can be viewed on a single walking route or 'street art trail'. Open-air concerts, holiday events, and family-friendly activities are often held in Coachmans park, around the middle of Queen Street. During the annual Spring Festival, Queen Street itself is cordoned off from traffic to allow pedestrians to freely roam the setups along the street, where a parade also takes place that includes
736-640: The public on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm in the Community Centre complex located on Mamre Road on the southern side of the Great Western Highway. St Marys has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: According to the 2021 census , there were 13,256 people in St Marys. The northern half of St Marys, demarcated by the train line , is the site of numerous industrial and trade businesses, along with smaller specialist enterprises, most of which are situated alongside or branch from Glossop and Forrester roads. The automotive industry has
768-471: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colyton&oldid=1124914745 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Colyton, New South Wales Colyton
800-564: The southern side of the Western Highway opposite the present Colyton Primary School . The land was only used for grazing and wheat growing. On 9 April 1842, a notice appeared in the Sydney Herald advertising the auction sale of William Cox's estate to form the 'Village of Colyton' with surrounding farmlets. The land was described as partly forest and partly alluvial with grass on it being 'abundant and nutritious'. The timber on
832-505: The thoroughfare. There are also some businesses along Railway Street adjacent to the southern side of train station, and a few along the Great Western Highway such as Aldi, Dominoes, a medical center, and the St Marys Band Club. St Marys Village Shopping Centre is located on Charles Hackett Drive. This sub-regional centre includes Woolworths , Target and over 40 specialty stores. The centre provides convenient shopping over
864-563: Was first known as South Creek. The Bennett coach and wagon works manufactured horse-drawn wagons to meet the growing demand for transport in Sydney. There are currently three such wagons on display, each in its own enclosure, at South Creek Park (on the northern side of the Great Western Hwy, east of South Creek). The suburb is named after the parish church of St Mary Magdalene, which was built between 1837 and 1840 and modeled after
896-582: Was proclaimed on 3 March 1890, and the election of the first council was held in May 1890. The council was amalgamated with the Municipality of Penrith on 1 January 1949. The first Mayor was William Garner, and the last mayor was J J Blair (1948). There is a branch office of the Penrith City Council on Queen Street along with a library. The St Marys & District Historical Society is open to
928-468: Was served by a branch rail line that left the main western line approximately 200 metres west of St Marys station as part of the Ropes Creek branch line that was constructed to serve the munitions works formerly operated by Australian Defence Industries . While the rail infrastructure was left in place for many years after the closure, other than Dunheved Station platform and Ropes Creek Station (within
960-412: Was situated near Queen Street from 1875 until its closure in 1920 (or 1858-1954 depending on the source). Although initially named 'The Waggon Wheel' from its establishment in 1859 by James William Bennet (the father of George T and James Jr.), the hotel was renamed after the first world war to 'The Park View', but reverted back to 'The Waggon Wheel' in 1959. The name again changed back to 'Park View' in
992-581: Was the first school principal. The library was opened in 1984 and the hall and a new canteen were opened in 1986. Colyton Public School (located in Old Mt Druitt) was established during the late 1800s. Its new school hall opened in November 2009 and the canteen has been connected to the hall. 33°46′55″S 150°47′53″E / 33.78194°S 150.79806°E / -33.78194; 150.79806 St Marys, New South Wales St Marys
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1024-532: Was then called the Great Western Road, later renamed to the Great Western Highway, meant that it became a convenient staging post. The name St Marys was first used when the St Mary's Post Office was opened on 1 October 1840. The township formed part of a grant to Mary Putland (later married Sir Maurice O'Connell), the daughter of Governor William Bligh (former master of HMS Bounty , during
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