Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Morangup
Location Details
GPS: 0435289 6499874
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site has historic value as it was a stopping place for travelling in the 1850's and 1860's and demonstrates the expansion of the district at this time. The site has research value as it has potential to contain subsurface archaeological remains.
Physical Description
There is no definitive evidence remaining but the approximate location was identified by the bank of trees.
History
One of the stopping places with a water supply for travellers was established by Fred Lee on ten acres that he took up in 1857. it was a day's journey to Toodyay where he worked as a carrier on the Guildford-Toodyay run. When the new road was constructed it bypassed Lee's place and eventually he abandoned it.
Integrity/Authenticity
None
Condition
Site Only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
21 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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