Kangawarrie Tank

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

05049

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Location

8 km N of Mt Esmond

Location Details

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1880

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Jul 1996
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	27 Apr 2021	Some/Moderate significance	Some/Moderate significance Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the item. Desired Management Outcome: Include in Heritage List. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.

Physical Description

Kangawarrie tank is a large rectangular stone structure sunk below ground leveL The walls are approximately 3m high. In the vicinity. situated in the larger of two grass plains near the Russel Range, are the stone remains of a building which was never completed. The ruins of the cottage are set amongst the trees.

History

The area was used to shepherd sheep. being only 15 kilometres from the main homestead on a well watered and grassed road J P Brooks started to build a house there. which was never completed. Piles of building stone and sand can still be seen.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: All
Modifications: None

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
DOLA File 2348/991: Pt Reserve ..J.1934,	"Conservation of Flora and Fauna".	National Parks and Nature Conservation Authority.

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Other
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Grazing, pastoralism & dairying

Creation Date

19 Nov 1996

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Last Update

14 Jun 2021

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