Local Government
Wagin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Tudor St Wagin
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Nov 2018 |
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 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The hitching post has rarity value as the last surviving structure of its type in Wagin.
The hitching post contributes to the community's sense of place, providing a tangible link to a way-of-transportation that is no longer practised.
Physical Description
The hitching posts stands on the footpath close to the curb outside the National Bank in Tudor Street.
The moulded iron structure is about one metre tall with a conical top with two iron rings, one either side. Rosettes
decorate the shaft under the rings.
The post is now over painted which is peeling in parts. Overall, the post is in good condition.
History
This is the only remaining hitching post of the many once found on Wagin's streets. Next to the posts there were usually drinking troughs for the horses. This post has been in place since 1902, and survived the removal of others in the 1950s, due to community pressure to have one post left as a reminder of the past.1
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY: High
AUTHENTICITY: High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wagin Heritage Trail: Settlement and Development of the Wagin District". p.11 | Western Australian Heritage Committee |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Cast Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
04 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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