DOMED CISTERNS 1 AND 2
1880 BALLARTO ROAD, CLYDE NORTH VIC 3978
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Statement of Significance
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DOMED CISTERNS 1 AND 2 - History
SiteCard data copied on 22/08/2024:The farm on which the domed cisterns are situated was originally part of Ballarto Pastoral Run which was taken up in c.1856 by John Bakewell who utilised the land for grazing and cattle breeding. A report by Mirams and Pepin (2023) shows the land use adapting from a grazing land to market gardening during the 1970’s, however, the names of occupants who acquired land on the southern side of Ballarto Road are not listed by street or lot number, making it difficult to narrow down which records belong to which property. Historical imagery suggests the use of property at 1880 Ballarto Road has remained generally rural in character throughout most of the twentieth century. The property is currently vacant of livestock and has been sold recently for development of Clyde Regional Park. The domed cisterns were identified during a Historical Archaeological Assessment - field survey - undertaken on 3 May 2024 on behalf of Parks VictoriaDOMED CISTERNS 1 AND 2 - Interpretation of Site
The site comprises two domed cisterns or beehive wells that have been constructed using brick and concrete rendering. The construction technique that has been used to build the cisterns came into practice in the late 1890s and continued until c. 1920-1930. As the two cisterns utilise the same construction technique, they were likely built in the same time period to provide a fresh water source for agricultural practices in the Clyde region between c.1890-1930. The tanks do not appear to still be in use and were likely abandoned in c. 1930 when above ground tanks were introduced and more favorable.
Heritage Inventory Description
DOMED CISTERNS 1 AND 2 - Heritage Inventory Description
The site contains two domed cisterns, or 'beehive wells' located on rural farmland at the property 1880 Ballarto Road, Clyde North.
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