Earl of Charlemont Anchor
7 Ewing Blyth Drive, BARWON HEADS VIC 3227 - Property No 311625
Flinders Heritage Area
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Statement of Significance
C Listed - Local Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Earl of Charlemont anchor in the Barwon Heads Park, 7-71 Ewing Blyth Drive is historically and socially significant at a LOCAL level, It is associated with the Earl of Charlemont wreck which led to some of the survivors settling in or nearby Barwon Heads. It is also recognized and valued by the community as a significant component of the heritage of the area.
Overall, the Earl of Charlemont anchor in the Barwon Heads Park at 7-71 Ewing Blyth Drive is of LOCAL significance
Recommendation: Parts of the anchor are showing signs of deterioration through interior rust. It therefore requires chemical treatment to prevent further deterioration.
REFERENCES
Josiah Bean: His Life and times, p. 3
The Echo - 9 July, 1997
Informati9on from plaque beside the Earl of Charlemont anchor
Information from Brian Latter, Leopold.
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Earl of Charlemont Anchor - Physical Description 1
DESCRIPTION
The Earl of Charlemont anchor in the Barwon Heads Pask is positioned on a rectangular stone and concrete platform. A plaque is also located on the platform which explains the history of the anchor.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Greater Geelong Outer Areas Heritage Study Volumes 1, 2 & 4
Author: Authentic Heritage Services Pty Ltd
Year: 2000
Grading: C
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BARWON HEADS BRIDGEVictorian Heritage Register H1848
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BARWON HEADS GOLF CLUB CLUBHOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H2258
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BARWON HEADS WATER STORAGE TANKSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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