Esperance Admiralty Bench Mark

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

05036

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Location

Esperance Harbour Esperance

Location Details

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

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
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.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Jul 1996			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

This place has historic and scientific value as the first established benchmark in the area. It is the datum for the original Admiralty charts, established either by Flinders (1802) or Combe (in Waterwitch) 1897 or others between (needs further research).

Physical Description

The bench mark is now situated approximately two metres below ground level (the area has been filled). A large iron tube gives access to the bench mark.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: All

Condition

Difficult to know

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Water: Dock\Wharf Bldg or Structure
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Water: Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	STONE	Granite

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Exploration & surveying

Creation Date

15 Nov 1996

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

14 Jun 2021

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