NORTH MELBOURNE POTTERY
107 LAURENS AND 109 LAURENS AND 131 LAURENS AND 103 LAURENS NORTH MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE CITY
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Statement of Significance
The North Melbourne Pottery Complex was identified during a gap analysis of previously unidentified archaeological sites within the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Early Works area. The complex is extensive in size occupying an area of approximatley 8000-12000m2. The North Melbourne Pottery was in operation from c. 1854-1870. Land use prior to this period is unknown however the site is situated within the former Hotham town common. Following the closure and demolition of the complex, the site and the former town common became a railway goods sidings facility.
Given the early demolition date and transition of the site to railway purposes, there is a good probability that archaeological remains of the North Melbourne Pottery are still present. There is also the possibility that clay extraction pits in the vicinity of the complex may have been back filled with urban waste. As the location of these pits is unknown, it is recommended that in the first instance, the registered area of the site be limited to the enclosed area of the complex marked on the plans below. Additional historical research will further refine the site extent.