Local Government
Cranbrook
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Beside Yeriminup Rd Cranbrook
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
This type of dam made possible the moving of stock around the district. It was an important aspect of the grazing industry. The holding yards next to the dam were used to hold stock when they were being moved from one location to another. Farmers bringing stock to sales from long distances would travel to holding paddocks, stay overnight, then continue on into town the following day. This enabled the stock to arrive at the sales in reasonable condition. Other examples of holding paddocks can be seen in the district at Kenny's Tank, 12 Mile Dam, Washpool and Gordon River.
Physical Description
The dam and holding yards are in a bush setting. A water pipe and a cement trough, surrounded by bush timber rails, can still be seen. The dam is one of three dams constructed in approx. 1928 for watering stock moving around the district. The water was carted from the dam by bucket, then poured into the top of the pipe which led to the trough.
History
Themes: Occupations & Pastoralism, Dairying and Grazing
Integrity/Authenticity
Mostly Intact
Condition
Good
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Stockyard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
05 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.