Circular Head in Tasmania is a place with a rich history and architectural heritage. The settlement was established as a company town, characterized by simple weatherboard cottages that showcase vernacular timber architecture, along with some masonry buildings. The consistent streetscapes feature mostly single-storey structures, with two-storey buildings mostly limited to the main street.
Notable built structures in Circular Head include St Paul's Anglican Church, originally stone-built in 1842 and later rebuilt in timber in 1887. The Commercial Hotel, initially serving as a mess hall for officers in the Van Diemen's Land Company, operated as one of Tasmania's oldest hotels until the 1960s. Stanley's Old Cemetery, the final resting place of European settlers in Circular Head, overlooks Bass Strait. The Highfield Historic Site, constructed in 1832-1835 for the chief agent of the Van Diemen's Land Company, stands as a remarkable example of early colonial architecture. Positioned overlooking Stanley and The Nut, the site offers breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and Bass Strait.
Visitors to Circular Head can explore these historic sites, immersing themselves in the unique architecture and history of this Tasmanian region.