Local Government
Mosman Park
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Cnr Stirling Hwy & Boundary Rd Mosman Park
Location Details
INCLUDES: cpmplex of underground tunnels, rooms & observation post, semi buried command post, 2 x 6 inch gun emplacements, 2 x 5.25 inch gun emplacements (one buried), radar hut, access road, limestone retaining walls, and surrounding public open space
Other Name(s)
Buckland Hill Tunnels
Citizen Military Force Training Battery
Construction Date
Constructed from 1942 to 1990
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 02 Sep 2014 | Town of Mosman Park | |
| State Register | Registered | 27 Aug 1999 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 22 Jun 1993 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 13 May 1996 |
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| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Recorded |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Mar 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Town of Mosman Park |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11922 | Leighton Battery Interpretation plan | Heritage Study {Other} | 2015 |
| 11779 | Buckland Hill | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2020 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MILITARY | Fort or Gun Emplacement |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Other Use | MILITARY | Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Other | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
18 Sep 1992Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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