GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITE
2-8 CRANWELL ROAD AND 26-42 TOWNSEND STREET AND 33-39 TOWNSEND STREET WYNDHAM VALE, WYNDHAM CITY
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Statement of Significance
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GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITE - History
Property originally taken up by James Anderson. It may be connected with the Manor Park ruins located north of Greens Road. Site dates to mid to late 19th century.
GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITE - Interpretation of Site
Vernacular style sheep washing complex associated with pastoral activities. The stones in the wash are blackened, which is thought to have been caused by the chemicals used in the process. The wash appears to date to the late 1880s. The paved area at either end is likely to relate to holding areas for sheep to enter and exit (dry off). There maybe evidence of post holes relating to timber yards near the wash.
GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITE - Archaeological Significance
The site maintains a high degree of integrity and intactness. The soil levels in the wash have accumulated since the 2003 survey. Further evidence may remain below the surface. Evidence of timber stockyars/ holding yards associated with the wash may also remain. The surrounding landscape to the north, east and south, has been cleared and the site remains isolated from its original context. The east wall of the dam has been punctured recently to allow water to drain through into a channel. This modification doesn't appear to be part of the original construction/ form of the dam.
GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITE - Historical Significance
The site is of local historical significance as it represents the development of farming/ pastoral practice in the area from the mid to late 19th century and demonstrates how the landscape was modified to accommodate such practices. It also demonstrates the use of available resources, mainly fieldstone and timber, together with modified earth, to create farm infrastructure.
Heritage Inventory Description
GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
Updated description: Site comprises remains of a vernacular style sheep wash constructed through landscape modification (earthworks) and random rubble fieldstone and some brick; a dam to the northeast of the sheepwash; fenceposts; boxthorns; and, drystone walling along the property boundary. The area around the site has been cleared for development.
[Reassessed for the Outer Western Metro Site Reassessment Project - Melton & Wyndham, March 2010]
Previous description: The sheep-wash has been constructed of a dam east of the western boundary of the study area. The gradually sloping depression has been excavated to a maximum depth of approx 1metre and a width of 1.5metre. From the southern end the ground slopes down over 4metres then flattens out before sloping up at the northern end for 3metres. The length is approx 30metres. The northern and southern ends have been paved with bluestone blocks. The walls of the excavated area have been lined with rocks for reinforcement. Some of these remain in situ, some have fallen in. The rocks are stained black, result of being submerged. Surrounding field rocks do not have this stain. In the middle of the wash is a wooden feed trough.
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GREENS ROAD SHEEPWASH SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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