Water Race and Dam, west of Clover Valley, STUART MILL
west of Clover Valley STUART MILL, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
A stone, lined water race extending for over five kilometres was possibly constructed by Chinese diggers in the 1860s.
The water race and dam, west of Clover Gully is historically and scientifically important at a LOCAL level as a substantially intact example of an important gold mining technique. Gold mining sites are of crucial importance for the pivotal role they have played since 1851 in the development of Victoria.
Overall the water race and dam, west of Clover Gully is of LOCAL significance.
RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL
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Water Race and Dam, west of Clover Valley, STUART MILL - Physical Description 1
DESCRIPTION & INTERPRETATION:
Site 65.1. Water Race (Wattle Flat was the scene of Stuart Mill's last alluvial rush in 1873). Water race. The race runs down the west side of the gully that feeds into the top ( south end) of Wattle Flat. The race picks up water from the head of the gully and conveys it to a small dam. In places the race has been retained by sections of dry stone walling.
INTEGRITY/CONDITION: Both sites are in good condition.
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Sites 65.0 and 65.1 have:
. Scientific Significance, due to their intactness and ability to demonstrate shallow alluvial
mining.
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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Water Race and Dam, west of Clover Valley, STUART MILLNorthern Grampians Shire
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