Quarry (former)
Bell Street,Coburg, Moreland City
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Statement of Significance
The remnant quarry within De Chene Reserve, on Bell Street, Coburg.
How is it Significant?
The remnant quarry within De Chene Reserve is of local historic significance to the City of Moreland.
Why is it Signfiicant?
The remnant quarry within De Chene Reserve is of local historic significance as it illustrates an early and important industry that was operating along the Merri Creek since the areas early colonisation. The significance of the site may be enhanced if further research associates it with the nearby Pentridge Prison. (AHC Criterion B.2)
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Quarry (former) - Physical Description 1
The extant quarry fabric consists of a semi-circular cutting 10 metres deep and 45 metres wide. A number of inscriptions have been hewn into the rock face. The site is scattered with noxious weeds and indigenous trees
Potential Threats:
Trees growing in close proximity to the quarry are beginning to obscure the face of the wall.Quarry (former) - Physical Conditions
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Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading: LocalMoreland - Moreland City Council: Local Heritage Places Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
Grading:Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading:
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INFANT BUILDING AND SHELTER SHED, PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.484Victorian Heritage Register H1709
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0689
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BRIDGEVictorian Heritage Register H1446
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