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Gnamma Hole

Author

Shire of Coorow

Place Number

06468
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Location

Junjun Rd Coorow

Location Details

Local Government

Coorow

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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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 31 Oct 1996 Category 5

Category 5

Historic site without built features; recognise for example with a plaque, place name or reflection in urban or architectural design.

Statement of Significance

The Gnamma Hole has historic significance for its connection with the early settlement of the district and its known connection to the Long family.

Physical Description

A large rock outcrop forms a natural rainwater collection and storage area. Two water storage holes are evident and a small stone wall has been added to increase the storage capacity.

History

A horse fell into the Gnamma Hole c. 1920 and rocks were used to fill the hole so that the horse could escape. This story from Vera Long who was present with her sister and mother.

Condition

Site only

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Records of A Doley and H. Bothe.

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Resource exploitation & depletion

Creation Date

05 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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