Memorial Gates

Author

Shire of Wickepin

Place Number

06859

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Location

Campbell St Wickepin

Location Details

Entry to the Sports Ground and Community Centre

Local Government

Wickepin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	16 Aug 1996	Category 2	Category 2 May be nominated to the National Trust of Australia(WA) for National Trust Classification. A National Trust classification has no legal significance and does not infringe on the rights of ownership of a property in any way. National Trust Classification is a mark of recognition of the cultural heritage value of a property, and relies on moral persuasion for protection.

Statement of Significance

The structure is significant in representing the community support for and commemoration of those who fought for Australia during times of war.

Physical Description

A concrete block pillar is situated each side of a wrought iron gate which opens into the sports ground. A smaller pillar each side of the larger pillar is connected by a chain mesh fence with a central gate each side. The concrete blocks have a distinctive pattern. Each large pillar has a plaque in the shape of shield attached to it.

History

The entrance pillars and gate were constructed after World War Two as a commemoration of those who fought for Australia. George Hatton was the manager of the Co-op and actively involved with the RSL, and was instrumental in organising the pillars and gates. The concrete blocks were made by various members of the community, as Alan Brockwell's concrete block mould was passed around for people to make their own building materials for their homes. The CWA nad Agricultural hall were also constructed fof the same bricks.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Very Good

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Monument
Original Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Monument

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	CONCRETE	Concrete Block

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

26 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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