YORK PLAINS HOMESTEAD
YORK PLAINS ROAD YORK PLAINS, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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YORK PLAINS HOMESTEAD - History
Major Mitchell passed 16km to the south of the York Plains area in July 1836. His accounts of good grazing brought the Charles and John Creswick to the area who established York Plains and Bayenya Runs in 1884. Charles Creswick built a substantial home and outbuilding at York Plains. The building was described as being located on 'a peculiarly shaped sand ridge that runs along the eastern bank of the Avon River (Glencross, cited in Campbell 1973: 16). The homestead was abandoned in 1847 after Charles death. The populations of the area was facilitated by the division of thelarge runsin the 1860s
YORK PLAINS HOMESTEAD - Interpretation of Site
The site is known to be occupied from 1844-1847, but artefact scatter suggests inhabitation for a longer period (possibly into the 20th century). It is known that Aboriginal people were employed by the Charles Creswick.
YORK PLAINS HOMESTEAD - Archaeological Significance
The site is heavily disturbed and the artefacts are scattered over a wide area. It is unlikely that there is significant sub-surface deposits. The site is also of significance in its association with the Aboriginal siteat Carrs Plains Homestead.
YORK PLAINS HOMESTEAD - Historical Significance
The site has moderate significance for its ability to demonstrate early squatter life in the region. The site has the potential to demonstrate contact activity.
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YORK PLAINS HOMESTEADVictorian Heritage Inventory
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