Maranobbing Well (Well No.4)

Author

Shire of Kellerberrin

Place Number

17558

Location

Goldfields Rd Kellerberrin

Location Details

Situated in a small gully bearing south between Maranobbing and Jurien (Jureen ) (G.P) Rocks. Located on a the property of Mr V.W. Wright.

Local Government

Kellerberrin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1860

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
Wells of Explorer Charles Hunt Survey Recorded 01 Nov 1991
Municipal Inventory Adopted 19 May 1998 Category 2

Statement of Significance

The Marronobbing Well has considerable historic significance for its association with the early pastoral industry. It has further significance for its association with Charles Hunt. It is evidence of the use of local stone.

Physical Description

Situated south of the Old Goldfields Road and near Mooranoppin Homestead [Place No. 22], the Marronobbing Well is a large, rectangular shaped soak which is stone lined. It has collapsed in part to the south.

History

The Marronobbing Well is marked by a plaque which reads: "This well was dug and lined with stone by farmer Robert Hardey prior to Charles Hunt's first visit to the area in March 1864. Hunt used it as a base camp in 1865 and although dry, reported that "it will make a very good reservoir to be filled by the first rains"."

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Granite

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Exploration & surveying
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

11 Jul 2006

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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