present fabric is well maintained and reflects well the various stages of the Park's usage. Although some of these changes will be represented in archaeological deposits, it is not considered that the potential for meaningful archaeological excavation is high. The oldest parts of the built environment, the two war memorials, are in excellent condition, and the more recent additions are well maintained. The general character of the Great Square of Governor Macquarie is in essential features remarkably intact. Modifications and dates The history of McQuade Park is one of regular modification over two centuries. These changes are documented in the historical outline below. The principal changes in the built environment are: 1811 definition of the 'square' enlargement of reserve to its present size (more than double its 1811 size and no longer rectangular); 1874 south side of Moses Street part of park fenced, trenched and planted with c250 trees (from Mr.Ferguson of Camden & others); roadway made across water hole (formerly a bog) leaving another water hole (the present lake); George Street entrance gravelled; ?Tebbutt Street entrance made with circle shrubbery formed, fenced and planted; roadway from George Street to Richmond Road formed with trees planted on each side, some 40' (13m) wide; parts of park levelled and filled in; 1891 formal creation (levelled and formed) of present cricket oval; over 100 trees planted around exterior of park; 1903 Boer War Memorial; 1923 World War I Memorial; first tennis courts; 1931 bowling green built; 1932: road widening resumption part of reserve edges; 1937 grandstand; 1938 Country Women's Association hall opened; 1945 creation of Don't Worry cricket oval's concrete wicket; 1957 road widening resumption part of reserve edges; 1961 road widening resumption part of reserve edges; 1970 part of reserve resumed by the Crown - portion 346 fronting Tebbutt Street, for the Bowling Club tenancy; 1972 removal of Windsor Bowling Club land from park; re-issue of remaining 8.125 ha of reserve grant to Council; 1987 opening of present tennis club-house; 1994 statue of Governor Macquarie; planting of trees in commemoration of European pioneer settlers. Heritage listing McQuade Park is of State heritage significance because it is an outstanding and rare feature of Governor Macquarie's concept of a planned country town in 1810. A central square played a pivotal role in a Macquarie town and McQuade Park retains this role in relation to public activities and open space, as well as its