Field of Mars Reserve
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The Field of Mars Reserve is a protected nature reserve located on the northern suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The 50 Hectare (123.5 acres) reserve is a remnant of bushland situated between the Lane Cove and Parramatta rivers within the suburb of East Ryde and near Gladesville, Hunters Hill and Ryde.
Features
The name Field of Mars was given by Governor Arthur Phillip, when in January 1792 he granted to two marines the first parcels of land, later expanded to eight parcels in this district.{{NSW GNR|id=JPQlBKUlTR|title=Field of Mars (parish)|access-date=21 September 2014}} There are a number of theories on the origin of the name, the first is that it was a direct reference to the Roman God of war and the marines' service in the colony. The second theory is that it is named after the Roman Campus Martius, which also has a military connection. The third theory is that it is named after the Champ de Mars in Paris, again with military connections. The name was later used on the parish in the area, which is still today used on land titles. The area became known initially as the Field of Mars Common.{{cite web|url= http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/marsfield|title=Marsfield|access-date=21 September 2014|author=Phippen, Angela|date=2008|work=Dictionary of Sydney|publisher=Dictionary of Sydney Trust}}
The reserve was a gazetted as a wildlife refuge in 1979 under the {{Cite Legislation AU|NSW|act|npwa|National Parks and Wildlife Act}} and features considerable flora and fauna and contains an environmental education centre.{{ cite web|url=http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/num_epi/rlepn105200325301.pdf|type=PDF|title=Ryde Local Environmental Plan No. 105|author-link=Andrew Refshauge|author=Refshauge, Andrew| year=1979|publisher=Government of New South Wales|access-date=19 June 2011 }} The reserve adjoins the Field of Mars Cemetery, bounded by Strangers Creek in the north and Wellington Road in the south.
The Field of Mars Fires devastated part of the reserve by bushfires in 2002.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/huge-blaze-marches-on-homes-20021205-gdfx64.html|title=Huge blaze marches on homes|date=2002-12-05|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}
The Sydney suburb of {{NSWcity|Marsfield}} derives its name from the reserve.
See also
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References
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External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.fieldofmar-e.schools.nsw.edu.au/index.html|title=Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre|work=Department of Education|publisher=Government of New South Wales }}
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Category:Nature reserves in New South Wales
Category:Protected areas established in 1979
Category:1979 establishments in Australia
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