Greenstones Axe Quarry
Dog Rocks Road (Off), BATESFORD VIC 3221 - Property No 299100
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Statement of Significance
A Listed - State Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE - GRC - HISTORIC PLACES DOCUMENTATION SHEET NO. 11a
The quarry, which consists of the main outcrops of greenstones (epidorite) and associated granite boulders, occur along the 60m contour of the valley of the Moorabool River. The quarry site is one of a group of such quarries found in Victoria's Cambrian greenstone belts. Information on distribution patterns, shows the development of models of stone axe exchange and further contributes to an under standing of past contact and social interaction between aboriginal groups in South Eastern Australia. These sited also provide information about the aboriginal lithic technology and stone exploitation techniques. Geelong is one of the few greenstone quarries for which there is specific documentation in ethnographic records.
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Registers
Australian Heritage Commission Register of the National Estate
Historic Buildings Council Register
REFERENCES
McBride, I & Watchman, A (1976) - "The Distribution of Greenstones Axes in South Australia; A Preliminary Report" Mankind 10(3): 163-174.
McBride, I (1978) - "Will-Im EE Moor-Ring - Or Where Do Axes Come From?" Mankind, 11 (3), 354-82.
Mitchell, S. R. (1949) - Stone Age Craftsmen, Melbourne
Mitchell, S. R. (1961) - "Victorian Aboriginal Axe Stone", Victorian Naturalist, 78: 71-73.
Coulson, A (1930) - "On the Relationship of the Epidiorite and Granite at Barrabool Hills and Dog Rocks, Near Geelong". Proc.R.Soc.Vic. M.S. 42(2):99.
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Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Geelong Region Historic Buildings and Objects Study
Author: Allan Willingham
Year: 1986
Grading:
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FORMER TRAVELLERS REST INNVictorian Heritage Register H0846
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BRIDGEVictorian Heritage Register H1115
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Presbyterian Church including interiorGreater Geelong City
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