Narbethong Internment Camp

FERNSHAW ROAD FERNSHAW, Yarra Ranges Shire

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    Narbethong Internment Camp - Physical Description 1

    WWII Internment camp on east side of Old Coach Road near Narbethong. The physical remains of the camp comprise 6 structural features and 2 artefact occurences. F1 is group of 6 rectangular posts, F2 is a level terrace containing some demolition material, F3 is a stone fireplace, probably the base for a galvanised iron or timber slab chimney. F5-6 are surface exposures of bottles (1940s-50s), F6 possibly stratified. F7 is a second group of rectangular posts with some assoc. demolition materials. F8 is a narrow rectangular timber-lined pit.

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    Narbethong Internment Camp - Usage/Former Usage

    Heritage Inventory Present Use: Park/Reserve

    Veterans Description for Public

    Narbethong Internment Camp - Veterans Description for Public

    Narbethong World War Two Internment Camp is located on theeast side of Old Coach Road near Narbethong. The physical remains of the site comprise of six structural features and two artefact occurences.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    Narbethong Internment Camp - Heritage Inventory Description

    WWII Internment camp on east side of Old Coach Road near Narbethong. The physical remains of the camp comprise 6 structural features and 2 artefact occurences. F1 is group of 6 rectangular posts, F2 is a level terrace containing some demolition material, F3 is a stone fireplace, probably the base for a galvanised iron or timber slab chimney. F5-6 are surface exposures of bottles (1940s-50s), F6 possibly stratified. F7 is a second group of rectangular posts with some assoc. demolition materials. F8 is a narrow rectangular timber-lined pit.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Moderate archaeological - low historical

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