Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Rous Head Rd North Fremantle
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1903
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | City of Fremantle |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Oct 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1B |
Level 1B |
City of Fremantle |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The Lighthouse has historic significance for its associations with the development of the harbour and port of Fremantle. It has aesthetic significance for its landmark qualities. It has rarity value for being one of two identical cast iron lighthouses which were constructed and shipped out to Fremantle in 1903.
Physical Description
A circular building of cast iron, approximately 18m in height, made in sections. Sectional construction on concrete base. Entrance to the lighthouse is ornamented by a simple pediment and the door has paneled detailing, reminiscent of domestic style architecture. The windows and window panels are also ornamented with a similar pediment, adding a decorative touch to an otherwise austere building.
History
One of two cast iron lighthouses which were constructed and shipped out to Fremantle in 1903. Due to the confusion caused by an additional occulting white lighthouse to Woodman's Point light, it was decided that the South Mole lighthouse would emit a fixed green light. Historical accounts state that the second lighthouse was handed over to the government for installation at Gantheaume Point, Broome. However, the lighthouse erected on the North Mole is identical to that installed on the South Mole, suggesting that the second lighthouse was finally erected in its originally intended location.
This place was included in the "North Fremantle Heritage Study", prepared by Craig Burton, for the City of Fremantle, June 1994.
Integrity/Authenticity
Substantially intact.
Condition
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
Other Keywords
The Fremantle MHI management category for this place was amended and adopted by the decision of Council on 28/09/2011.
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Lighthouse |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | GLASS | Glass |
| Wall | METAL | Cast Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Fishing & other maritime industry |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
21 Jan 2009Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Oct 2024Disclaimer
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