Gnamma Hole

Statement of Significance

This gnamma hole, along with many others was used by the original aboriginal inhabitants, explorers, sandalwooders and early settlers as a source of water. There are discernible sandalwooders' tracks at this site, and when the hole was cleaned out by a local resident they found two earthenware water bag necks (presumably lost by earlier users of the hole) as well as a large collection of bones feathers which were obviously of animals and emus who had fallen in when attempting to drink and were unable to clamber out because of the depth of the smooth sides. Other ganmma holes can be found in the Mt Marshall shire at Yellari Rock/Soak, Clafferty's Soak and at the edge if the rock at Tampu Well. Another on private property may be Gabbikujil Gnamma Hole and there are numerous others known around the district that have no names.

Physical Description

A naturally occurring round hole about three and a a half metres deep, in the rock, possible made larger by aboriginal people. The walls are smooth and any person or animal falling in would be unable to get out.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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