4. KINGSTON & ARTHUR’S VALE HISTORIC AREA
The Kingston & Arthur’s Vale Historic Area is a World Heritage Listed site which is rich with history, comprising four layers of inhabitants. The remaining buildings and archaeological sites are primarily from the Penal Convict Settlement of 1824 – 1855, however there is evidence of buildings from the earlier Colonial Convict Settlement spanning from 1788 – 1814.
Prior to 1788, the island was occupied by a European Polynesian Settlement, leaving their influence with numerous archaeological remains around the area.
The Pitcairners re-settled Norfolk Island in 1856, establishing their community within the vacant Penal Convict Settlement buildings at Kingston.
All tour operating companies on the island, have a history tour which we would highly recommend in order to experience this unique heritage site in its full capacity.
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