Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Gravel Trk cont Benson St, Merredin Peak Merredin
Location Details
Continuation of Benson Street West side of track, approximately 2.5km north east of post office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
A large quartz reef, running north-south, was investigated for gold in the 1920s. Apparently the prospector was on his way to the goldfields when his horse went lame, while it recovered he decided to try his luck here. There is no record of any gold production.
The shafts are of social and historical importance being part of a heritage trail with other sites close to the Merredin town site where they can be easily accessed by tourists.
Physical Description
Two holes in the ground, some 50m apart, marked with granite rocks on concrete bases, bearing Bicentennial Plaques.
History
Themes: Occupations - Gold Mining
Integrity/Authenticity
The mine shafts have a low integrity.
Condition
Fair to Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Peak Heritage Trail" booklet | WA Heritage Committee | 1988 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | STONE | Local Stone |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
20 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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