Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
Loc 592 Leander Pnt Port Denison
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Fishermen's Memorial
Point Leander Obelisk
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 24 Apr 2003 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Sep 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 02 Nov 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Port-related Structures Survey | Completed | 31 Oct 1995 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 1 A |
Category 1 A |
Shire of Irwin |
Statement of Significance
As navigational aids to the Port Irwin anchorage, the two stone beacons are rare and historic components dating from the early days of settlement at the Irwin River.
Physical Description
in 1979 a palque was added to one obelisk to commemorate the loss of the 'Leander' in 1853, wrecked offshore. One beacon is now in a ruined condition
History
Assessment 1983
Construction 1869
Built in 1869 as stone beacons to guide vessels through hazardous reefs and sand banks in to the anchorage at Port Irwin (later Port Denison).
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Limestone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Apr 2024Disclaimer
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