Local Government
Augusta/Margaret River
Region
South West
Turner St Augusta
Augusta/Margaret River
South West
Constructed from 1830
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 08 Aug 2012 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 2012 | Historic Site 1a | |
The Oven is of significance: • For the rare historical archaeological evidence it provides about the original colonial settlement of Augusta (and the fledging colony in Western Australia).
The ‘Oven’ is a curved random-rubble structure to approximately 600mm high. It is set into the side of the hill, immediately adjacent to a fire-break. It is surrounded by a steel and wire mesh fence and is backed by a dense bush setting.
Colonial Settlement (c.1830-1849) • The Establishment of Augusta Based on an archaeological survey supervised by Dr Shane Burke, historical archaeologist, this is believed to be a built feature dating from the original settlement period. The original purpose was not determined as part of the survey, but the feature is believed to be highly significant with regard to its period and the future research potential of the site. Interpretive signage at the site speculates that it may have been associated with early whaling activities.
Low: The use has been altered and the original use cannot be readily discerned. Medium: The place has had some alterations, but the original intent/character is still clearly evident.
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone conversation between Greenward Consulting (consultants for the Heritage Inventory) and Dr Shane Burke (historical archaeologist) | 5/1/2012 |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| A4468 | LGA Site No. |
| AU-20 | MI Place No. |
Other Built Type
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | OTHER | Other |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Other Stone |
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