Wales Quarry Site (former)
Victoria Street,East Brunswick, Moreland City
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Statement of Significance
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Wales Quarry Site (former) - Physical Description 1
Trees and structures associated with an old quarry site on the western bank of the Merri Creek. The area now forms part of a linear park system along the creek.
Alexander P Wales established the quarry in the 1860s, utilising the exposed basalt flows near the Merri Creek. The quarry was one of several operating along the creek in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The quarry was unusual in that it was very steep and deep, requiring a retaining wall along the creek frontage, but small in area. Aerial winches were used to haul skips up the steep slopes. The site was the largest stone producing quarry in Victoria from the 1920s until its closure in the late 1950s.
Potential Threats: Remnant Fabric (Man Made):The site features a prominent stone aerial winch tower adjacent to the Merri Creek. The remains of the retaining wall, in close proximity to the tower, form a creek viewing area in the current park. A restored 19th Century winch is located in the northern section of the site with an interpretation board. The winch does not appear to be associated with this particular site.
Remnant Fabric (Vegetation):A line of mature Pepper Trees (Schinus molle var areira) line the southern side of Victoria Street, adjoining the park. They appear to have been associated with the early history of the quarry.
Potential Threats:Removal of Pepper Trees (Schinus molle var areira) in favour of native species used elsewhere throughout the site. Vandalism to built structures, particularly the restored winch. Concealment of views to the creek from the old retaining wall through re-vegetation activities.Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading: LocalMoreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading:Moreland - Northern Suburbs Factory Study
Author: Vines, G and M, Churchward
Year: 1992
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FORMER LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HOME FOR THE AGEDVictorian Heritage Register H1950
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YAN YEAN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMVictorian Heritage Register H2333
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GROVES LATTICE FACTORY NORTHCOTE 11Victorian Heritage Inventory
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