BRUCE'S CREEK HOUSE SITE
82 BANNOCKBURN-SHELFORD ROAD BANNOCKBURN, GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
The site represents early occupation of the area and demonstrates methods and uses during early pastoral development. In good condition and illustrative of local archaeology.
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BRUCE'S CREEK HOUSE SITE - History
Land was first occupied in this area by the Clyde Company who worked a large pastoral run in 1848. A portion of this run was licensed to James Bruce in 1849 and named Bruce's Creek Run. Bruce built a house on the western side of the creek.Peter Sharp acquired the run in 1851, operating it until the 1890s when the area was sub-divided. The former Somerset Hotel was built along Shelford Rd in 1854, close to the southern end of the creek. Today it is a residence.
BRUCE'S CREEK HOUSE SITE - Interpretation of Site
Site is a bluestone and brick hut with outbuilding in rear in close proximity to Bruce's Creek. Site is in the general area of where historical records indicate James Bruce built a hut between 1849 and 1851.
Heritage Inventory Description
BRUCE'S CREEK HOUSE SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
Site is a bluestone and brick house located 50 metres west of Bruce's Creek. Area contains building materials, a bricklined well, and outbuilding at the rear including concrete slabs and in situ bricks.
Visible bluestone foundations, brick rubble and dressed stone, artefact scatter (glass/ceramic) adjacent to brick rendered well and containing concrete slabs.
Physical Conditions: Good
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BRUCE'S CREEK HOUSE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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BRUCE'S CREEK SHEEP WASHVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Rosemond, formerly Somerset Inn.Golden Plains Shire
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