Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
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Location
Island, Lake Austin Cue
Location Details
South-west of Cue
Construction Date
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 | 19 Dec 2002 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Nov 1996 | 2 |
2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Survey trig on Lake Austin Hill has historic significance for its association with early exploration and surveying in the Cue district. It also has considerable landmark value.
Physical Description
This dry stone cairn, located on a hill overlooking Lake Austin, is made of local stone. A rough track leads up the west side of the hill from the Great Northern Highway to the stone cairn.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7519 | Rare jewel of Western Australia history in dry stone town. | Journal article | 2005 |
| 9771 | Global patterns and local contexts: an archaeological investigation of late nineteenth to early twentieth century gold mining settlements in the Upper Murchison, Western Australia. | Electronic | 2011 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
09 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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