Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
Lot 2 St Dominic's Rd Port Denison
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1839
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
Mount Pleasant has high historic significance given its connection to Lt. George Grey and the first European exploration of the Irwin District.
Physical Description
This is a large sand hill covered by light scrub on the south bank of the Irwin River, just east of the Dongara townsite.
History
In 1839, Mount Pleasant was named and used as a lookout point by Lt. George Grey on his epic walk to Perth .
(Source: Lt. George Grey, Journal. 1839)
Place Type
Landscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
Creation Date
23 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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