Kangawarrie Tank

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

05049

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
(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 23 Jul 1996
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Apr 2021 Some/Moderate significance

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

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

14 Jun 2021

Disclaimer

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