Local Government
Mt Marshall
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
2 k S along Marshall Rock Rd Mt Marshall
Location Details
from Bencubbin-Mukinbudin Road
Other Name(s)
Mount Marshall and Gnyllbencubbing
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The Shire of Mt Marshall derives it's name from this rock. over the years it has been a landmark and regular picnic spot for local people- a photograph of picnic taken from the top of the rock in 1927 appears in FH Broomhall's "History of Mt marshall".
Physical Description
Large granite rock, standing out from relatively flat terrain with two other rocks nearby and vegetation at the base.
The east wall is weather beaten, somewhat like Wave Rock at Hyden.
History
Was originally mentioned by JS Roe in 28th October 1836 and in a later expedition by Robert Austin in 1854 who camped at the rock. it was also visited by Surveyor King in 1889 on a trig expedition.
Place Type
Geological monument
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
21 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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