Meridian

Author

Shire of Ravensthorpe

Place Number

13972

Location

Hwy One Ravensthorpe

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Annabel Creek Rest Area

Local Government

Ravensthorpe

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 10 Jul 1998

Statement of Significance

The Meridian lies 4km west of Ravensthorpe town marked by a granite boulder on old picnic site on Annabel Creek. A plaque was placed at the site by the Ravensthorpe Lions Club in the 1970's. This plaque marks the 120 degree Meridian of Longitude at this point the time is correct Western Australian time.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: All except Brass plaques which were stolen in 1991. Modifications: Brass plaques replaced by blue polycarbonaie in 1992

Condition

Good

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use OTHER Other
Present Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve
Present Use OTHER Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Exploration & surveying
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

20 Jul 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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