Local Government
Augusta/Margaret River
Region
South West
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Location
Turner St Augusta
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1830
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 08 Aug 2012 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 2012 | Historic Site 1a |
Historic Site 1a |
|
Statement of Significance
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).
Physical Description
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.
History
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.
Integrity/Authenticity
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.
Condition
Fair
References
| 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 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| A4468 | LGA Site No. |
| AU-20 | MI Place No. |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | OTHER | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Other Stone |
Creation Date
17 May 2019Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Apr 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.