Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
Location
Off Midlands Rd Walkaway to Fairfield
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1850
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Jun 2002 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Stock Route has high historic significance given its connection to the early settlement of the district.
RECOMMENDATION
Efforts should be made to document and conserve the remaining elements of the Stock Route, in particular the wells.
Physical Description
The former Stock Route runs the length of the shire, traversing both Crown Reserves and farming properties. Evidence of the route remains in the form of stone lined wells.
History
The stock route was established in the early 1850s for the moving of stock to newly settled grazing areas in the north, and later to send stock to the Perth markets.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCWA Database No. 12305 | State Heritage Office | ||
| IDHS Records | Shire of Irwin |