Commonage Stone Walls

Statement of Significance

Thw walls are a significant remnant of the convict era after 1859. Convict labour speeded the growth of the Swan River Colony and hinterland with the provision of better roads and bridges.

Physical Description

Story has it that the stone structures on the commonage were built by convicts. Some of the stone walls were up to a chain long. The longest standing now would be about 12-14ft long by 36 ft wide and approximately 3 ft high. There are approximately 40 remaining of various sizes. They are solid, well built structures, with no mud or mortar. They had good corners with no hollows in between.

History

The stone structures on the commonage were convict built, During World War II, many truck loads of stones were taken to make drains for the new aerodrome on the east bank of the Avon River.

Condition

Poor-Fair

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