HUT SITE, HORSEHOE BEND
COOPERS CREEK TRACK WALHALLA, BAW BAW SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Local significance.Social & archaeological significance, associated with a residence site showing well-preserved features of a type that are commonly represented in the goldfields of Victoria.
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HUT SITE, HORSEHOE BEND - History
The history of this hut site is not known. However it appears to have been associated with sluice and tunnel workings in the vicinity,carried out in the 1870s.HUT SITE, HORSEHOE BEND - Interpretation of Site
The hut sites in the area are generally indicative of relatively short-term occupation (few artefacts beyond a light scatter of bottle glass etc) but are sufficiently incised (cut benches, stone fireplaces) to indicate that they were more than just ephemeral canvas camps. This fits well with the workings with which they are associated, which would probably have been worked over a period of several months.
This hut site is a little unusual in that it shows considerable effort in cutting the bench into bedrock, and a stonemason's touch in the neat rockwork of the fireplace. It appears to be associated with the lead workings to the north, but its history is unknown and it may have several stories to tell.
HUT SITE, HORSEHOE BEND - Archaeological Significance
Residence site showing well-preserved features of a type that are commonly represented in the goldfields of Victoria. As the history of Horseshoe Bend diggings is little known, it has the potential to reveal more about living conditions of the miners in the area. As the area has been relatively undisturbed, there is potential for sub-surface deposits to remain.
HUT SITE, HORSEHOE BEND - Historical Significance
The hut site is typical of those found around early diggings throughout Victoria. Its historical significance lies in its association with the relatively undocumented mining activities at Horseshoe Bend.
Heritage Study and Grading
Heritage Victoria (Projects) - Horseshoe Bend Gold Mining Area : Historic Heritage Survey
Author: Rob Kaufman / LRGM Services
Year: 2010
Grading:Heritage Inventory Description
HUT SITE, HORSEHOE BEND - Heritage Inventory Description
The hut site is situated high on the hillside on the east side of Horseshoe Bend. A bench has been excavated into the bedrock of the hillside to provide a level platform. At the rear of the bench is a very well constructed stone fireplace with an iron tie-rod spanning the width. Two flat stones on the ground near the downhill edge of the platform may have been flagstones. A faint foot track appears to connect the hut site to the north west zone workings below.
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THOMSON RIVER DIVERSION TUNNEL SITEVictorian Heritage Register H1990
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THOMSON RIVER MINE SHAFT & ADITVictorian Heritage Inventory
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THOMSON RIVER TAIL RACE/DIVERSION TUNNELVictorian Heritage Inventory
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