SEXTON'S STORE
335 BENWERRIN-MOUNT SABINE ROAD LORNE, SURF COAST SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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SEXTON'S STORE - History
Heritage Inventory History of Site: Henry Sexton arrived in Benwerin in 1889 and selected a block on the corner of Mt Sabine and Deans Marsh to Lorne Road. He established his store/post soon after arriving. He grew potatoes and peas around the store. It is possible that the current road may have demolished some features associated with this site. Shop was abandoned late 1930s and subject to two bushfires. Sexton also established a mill near this site.
SEXTON'S STORE - Interpretation of Site
Heritage Inventory Interpretation: The area is well known to historical groups of the Lorne area. Represents part of the services provided on route during the coaching period and was a well established refreshment stop. It was abandoned relatively intact pre 1930s and may contain an interesting archaeological deposit. The site has been subject to 1939 & 1983 bush fires so little structural information would be available. Definitely worth sample excavation if area was to be subject to major change.
Heritage Inventory Description
SEXTON'S STORE - Heritage Inventory Description
Site of a general store and post office originally set up by henry Sexton between 1890-93. Known locally as the halfway house. Originally comprised of wooden buildings and pastures under cultivation./n
Heritage Inventory Significance: Local significance, low to moderate significance. Area is of moderate historical significance.
Recorded by: Andrea Murphy Date Recorded: 13 September 1997
Heritage Inventory Site Features: Fence posts, briars rose & annual bulbs. the regrowth within the site is of smaller trees that outside the boundary where large gums exist. Site can best be located by existence of briar rose & fence post. No structural features of the shop or dwelling exist.
Archeological Potential: Potential (area)
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SEXTON'S STOREVictorian Heritage Inventory
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