Newlands Road Bluestone Bridge
Newlands Road,Coburg, Moreland City
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Statement of Significance
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Newlands Road Bluestone Bridge - Physical Description 1
The Newlands Bluestone bridge is a triple span, segmental arched bluestone structure, originally 16 feet wide, with integral bluestone balustrading and end walls. It is now grassed over and is used as a pedestrian path. An associated bluestone channel and concrete dam are situated beside the bridge.
Key Architectural Elements: triple span, segmental bluestone arches
bluestone balustrades
bluestone channel
bluestone plaque
Conservation Guidelines: repair mortar to bluestone channel and bridge
Comparative Examples: Murray Road Bridge, Coburg
Principal Historic Themes: association with stone quarrying industries
moving goods and peoplepublic transport system
landmark structures
provision of essential services and urban infrastructure (power, transport, fire prevention, water, lights, sewerage) (AHC 41)
association withHeritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Coburg Heritage Conservation & Streetscape Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard Pty Ltd
Year: 1991
Grading: StateMoreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading:
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INFANT BUILDING AND SHELTER SHED, PRIMARY SCHOOL NO.484Victorian Heritage Register H1709
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0689
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HM PRISON PENTRIDGEVictorian Heritage Register H1551
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