Ford

Location

Burke Road; Canning Street, BRAYBROOK VIC 3034 - Property No 73

File Number

1642

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

Statement of Significance

The Canning Street ford is of local historical significance as one of the first crossing places of the Maribyrnong River for European settlers from 1835 on. It is recorded in the first accounts of exploration (Grimes' 1803 journey) and in subsequent accounts of the difficulties of traversing the western plains. Although greatly modified, the immediate environs of the ford have remained undeveloped and so reflect the character of the area during the pioneering phase.

Group

Transport - Road

Category

Other - Transport - Road