Sebastopol Rock, Butcher Street extension, ST ARNAUD
Butcher Street ST ARNAUD, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
The Sebastopol Rock has significance as a natural rockform which is in the shape of a bell and is in the vicinity of several large 19th century gold mines. Remnants of an old mine shaft also remain nearby.
The Sebastopol Rock and surrounding area are aesthetically, historically and socially significant at a LOCAL level. The rock and the surrounding area demonstrate picturesque visual qualities which are recognised by the St. Arnaud community for recreational purposes. The rock and area are also associated with the gold mines that were established from the late 1850s until the early 1900s, including the Cornstock, Silver Mines, Lady Nelson, Sawpit, Walker, Zimmerina, Warwickshire and Queenslander.
The Sebastopol Rock and surrounding area are of LOCAL significance.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL
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Sebastopol Rock, Butcher Street extension, ST ARNAUD - Physical Description 1
The Sebastopol Rock is situated behind the former Lady Nelson Mine on Sebastopol Hill. It is a large natural rock shaped like a bell. About the rock, the area is picturesque, with panoramic views, and several mines are nearby.
Heritage Study and Grading
Northern Grampians - Shire of Northern Grampians - Stage 2 Heritage Study
Author: Wendy Jacobs, Vicki Johnson, David Rowe, Phil Taylor
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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LORD NELSON MINE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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LORD NELSON NORTH MINE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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WELCOME NELSON MINE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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