Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
Location
Cathedral Av Leschenault Australind
Location Details
11km north of Australind on the Lake Leschenault Estuary. A row of paperbark trees on both sides of the Old Mandurah Rd with surrounding wetlands
Other Name(s)
'Ten Mile Peg' Scenic Drive, Old Coast Road
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 2015 | Category 3 | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Lscpe} | 03 Apr 1978 | ||
Statement of Significance
This remnant of road has historic value as evidence of the methods of transport and communication in the district. The road has aesthetic value for the vista created by the trees joined above the narrow roadway.
Physical Description
The scenic drive along the eastern side of the Leschenault Inlet extends northwards from the Old Coast Road, Australind to Buffalo Road. The avenue of Paperbarks and other native trees lines an original section of the Old Coast Road.
History
Cathedral Avenue is part of the original Old Coast Road which runs from Mandurah to Australind. This road was gradually formed by settlers exploring northwards from Australind and by the 1870s to 1890s mail coaches travelling from Perth to Bunbury followed a track to Pinjarra crossing over to the Coast Road before heading south to Bunbury. The origin of the name appears to lie with the paper bark trees on either side of the road which join overhead to form a leafy 'cathedral'.
Integrity/Authenticity
High/ Moderate
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Landscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
21 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 Apr 2020Disclaimer
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