MIRANDA CREEK TIMBER POSTS
MIRANDA CREEK, WILSONS PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK WILSONS PROMONTORY, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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MIRANDA CREEK TIMBER POSTS - History
Sealers and whalers were among the first Eurpoeans to make use of the resources of WIlson's Promontory. From teh alte 18th century, they established bases for their activites along the coast at Sealers Cove, Refuge Cove and Waterloo Bay, all located south of Five Mile Beach and Miranda Creek. Timber fellers also occupied Sealers Cove. Timber mills operated in the 1850s and again in the early 20th century.
Previous archaeological surveys have reviealed evidence of their occupation including the remains of the basic huts and living quarters, as well as artefact scatters and whale bone dumps. Archaeological evidence of timber milling exists in wooden structures, earth works, brick and stone structures and the remains of a jetty.
At Miranda BAy in 1852, the brig Miranda ran aground and can still be seen when uncovered by sand. In 1986, a storm exposed what is thought to be the barque Elm Grove, wrecked at the northern end of Five Mile Beach, in teh Miranda Creek area, in 1876. In the mid to late 19th centry, pastoralists occupied large areas of the Promontory, with several cattle runs known to have operated in the area.
MIRANDA CREEK TIMBER POSTS - Interpretation of Site
The wooden posts are believed to be (by HV MHU unit) to be too thin to be a jetty. It is more likely the site may have been a walkway or timber associated with the Elm Grove wreck.
MIRANDA CREEK TIMBER POSTS - Archaeological Significance
The site is of archaeological significance as it may relate to the Elm Grove wreck.
MIRANDA CREEK TIMBER POSTS - Historical Significance
While the nature and use of the posts remain unknown, there is the potential that they may relate to the wreck Elm Grove or may be a walkway built over Miranda Creek.
Heritage Inventory Description
MIRANDA CREEK TIMBER POSTS - Heritage Inventory Description
Site consists of6thin timber posts in poor condition, partially submerged in the sandy deposits of Miranda Creek, approximately 150m from the mouth of the creek.
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MIRANDA CREEK 1Victorian Heritage Inventory
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MIRANDA CREEK 2Victorian Heritage Inventory
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MIRANDA CREEK 4Victorian Heritage Inventory
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