John Forrest Lookout

Author

Shire of Perenjori

Place Number

14130

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Location

Forrest Rd Perenjori

Location Details

Local Government

Perenjori

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	14 Dec 2018

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	20 May 1999	Category 2	Category 2 MAXIMUM INCENTIVES UNDER TOWN PLANNING SCHEME. High level of protection appropriate: provide maximum protection under the Town Planning Scheme with encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Prepare a floor plan and photographically record the place prior to any redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The John Forrest Lookout has very high historic significance for its association with early exploration through the district and for its connection to John Fonrest. The place also has considerable aesthetic value as one of the highest vantage points in the area vtfiich affords spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Physical Description

Access to the John Forrest Lookout is via a rough windy track. The lookout affords beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside. It consists of a stone cairn and a directional indicator mounted on a stone plynth.

History

During an 1897 expedition to Cue and Day Dawn, Sir John Forrest established his survey point on the top of this hill. This lookout forms part of the Damperwah Hills, which Forrest discovered and named during his 1869 search for the missing German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt.
(Source: Heritage Trail)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	"Perenjori Rothsay Heritage Trail".

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	STONE	Other Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Exploration & surveying

Creation Date

24 Sep 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.