BOTANICA SPRINGS WELL
348 BROOKLYN ROAD BROOKFIELD, MELTON CITY
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Statement of Significance
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BOTANICA SPRINGS WELL - History
There is no known history or information for this site. The general use of the surrounding area appears to be crop growing and pastoralism.BOTANICA SPRINGS WELL - Interpretation of Site
At some point there was probably a farm house associated with this well (although no house remains were located). The well's construction date is likely to be late 19th century. Further background research or archaeological excavation is required to properly date this site.
BOTANICA SPRINGS WELL - Archaeological Significance
The integrity of the well is excellent and its internal deposits would be well stratified. There is no known documentary evidence, further research would be useful. Wells such as this are not rare in Victoria. For this reason the site holds medium archaeological significance.
BOTANICA SPRINGS WELL - Historical Significance
Until further research is conducted regarding the history of the site the historical significance is low.
Heritage Inventory Description
BOTANICA SPRINGS WELL - Heritage Inventory Description
Updated description: A domed brick well with a lime based internal render and a concrete external render (most of the external render is missing). The wells external diameter is 3.2 m. The entrance is 74 cm in diameter. The well is filled with contemporary rubbish.
[Reassessed for the Outer Western Metro Site Reassessment Project - Melton & Wyndham, March 2010]
Previous description: Brick domed well with concrete render on exterior and interior. Well and artefact scatter.Well and artefact scatter.
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BOTANICA SPRINGS WELLVictorian Heritage Inventory
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