Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Nungarin Rd Nokaning
Location Details
West side of road, just north of Nokaning West Road, approx 15km north of Merredin Post office.
Other Name(s)
White Well
Construction Date
Constructed from 1922
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
LocaL tradition is that this-was a Government well, where diggers were paid by the depth of the well, hence the incentive for building up above ground level.
The well has a social significance as one of various types of water sources in the district (others being soak, rock catchment and pipeline).
Physical Description
The well is located immediately adjoining the Merredin-Nungarin Road and is signposted. A square timber retaining structure encloses excavated material to a height of approximately 2 m above natural ground level. The well itself is rectangular shaped and timber lined for a depth of about 7 metres. At time of inspection (December 1995) there was water in the well, at a depth of about 20 m. An iron grill covers the top of the well.
History
Themes: Population Settlement & Mobility - Water Source
Integrity/Authenticity
The well is as constructed and has a high integrity.
Condition
Fair but deteriorating
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
Creation Date
18 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.