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Sawpit Gorge

Author

Shire of Halls Creek

Place Number

05757
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Location

approx 26.5kms E of Old Halls Creek Halls Creek

Location Details

Local Government

Halls Creek

Region

Kimberley

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Sep 1995 category 5

category 5

Historic site without built features; recognise - for example with a plaque

Statement of Significance

Social Value: Well known local recreation place.

Aesthetic Value: The area has striking scenery and permanent water.

Physical Description

Sawpit Gorge is 52km from Halls Creek the gorge comprises swimming and fishing pools, the tranquil water surrounded by towering rock walls and sandy edges which were formed when the Black Elvire River forced its way through a rocky ridge.

Place Type

Geological monument

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve
Present Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

14 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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