Meridian

Author

Shire of Ravensthorpe

Place Number

13972

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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	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
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

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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.