Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Merredin Peak Merredin
Location Details
Highest point of Merredin Peak granite outcrop, approx 2.5km north-east of post office
Other Name(s)
HK 189 Cairn
Construction Date
Constructed from 1889
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The cairn is of historic importance being the survey point for survey of the area. This site offers spectacular views of the Merredin district. To the south-west is the town of Merredin, to the north is the site of the original Merredin townsite and stretching east is a 2,800ha (7,000 ac) bushland reserve with granite sentinels rising above it, a scene relatively unchanged since viewed by the earliest explorers.
Physical Description
Located near the highest point of Merredin Peak is a cairn of stones placed by Assistant Surveyor King during his 1889-90 expedition. King made trigonometrical surveys from the top of the highest peaks in the area, marking the point on his map with his initials and a number - in this case 189 - and the actual position with a sapling placed in the centre of a stone cairn.
History
Themes: Population Settlement and Mobility- Exploration and Surveying
Occupations- Surveyors
People- Henry King
Integrity/Authenticity
While subject to weathering, the cairn has a high integrity.
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry King (Surveyor) | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Peak Heritage Trail" booklet | WA Heritage Committee | ||
| "Merredin Tourist" booklet | Merredin Tourist & Information Centre (Inc) | 1979 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
20 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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