Local Government
Denmark
Region
Great Southern
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Cnr Horsley & Scotsdale Rds Denmark
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1918
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | ||||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2011 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
|
Statement of Significance
There is a commemorative plaque and a seat erected by the Historical Society. The tree is an important symbol of a desire for peace, planted after WWI and growing tall and strong.
The plaque reads: "This pine tree was planted in 1918 by the citizens of Denmark to commemorate peace at the end of WWI".
Physical Description
The Norfolk Pine stands on the corner of Horsley and Sctsdale Rd in the hospital grounds. The mature tree has a plaque and seat placed at the base, inviting people to sit and reflect.
History
The Norfolk Pine Tree has historic heritage significance. It was planted in 1918 by the Denmark Peace Committee to commemorate the end of WWI.
Place Type
Tree
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
15 Oct 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Nov 2019Disclaimer
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.