Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Victoria Rock Rd 30 k SW of Coolgardie
Location Details
Situated near the eastern base of Gnarlbine Rock. Well is in reserve 2180.
Other Name(s)
Gnarlbine Well (Well No.22)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1863
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 28 Aug 2001 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Dec 1976 |
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| Wells of Explorer Charles Hunt Survey | Recorded | 01 Nov 1991 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
Shire of Coolgardie |
Parent Place or Precinct
Condition
Originally an Aboriginal waterhole on the edge of Gnarlbine Rock. The water source was discovered by Lefroy in 1863 and subsequently became an important watering place for explorers and prospectors. It is a stone well, 3 metres in diameter and 2 metres deep, and is now dry. A plaque has been mounted nearby.
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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