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Hexham WWII Avenue of Honour

Location

Farie Street, Hexham VIC 3273

File Number

Original Hermes No: 122820

Level

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Hexham Avenue of Honour #2 in Fairie Street, Hexham, comprises Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) that were planted after World War 2.

How is it significant?
The Hexham Avenue of Honour #2 in Fairie Street, Hexham, is of historical, scientific (horticultural), aesthetic and social significance to Moyne Shire.

Why is it significant?
The Hexham Avenue of Honour #2 in Fairie Street, Hexham, is of local historical significance for its commemoration of local service personnel who served overseas in World War II It is representative of plantings that first appeared in Australia during World War I, commemorating all those who enlisted for service in an egalitarian form where each individual was equally recognised for their service regardless of rank. It is also of historical significance as an impressive, intact and integral part of the Victorian network of Avenues of Honour, planted to memorialise those who fought in wars overseas, and at one time totalling some 128 throughout Victoria, and now much reduced.

The Hexham Avenue of Honour #2 in Fairie Street, Hexham, is of local social significance for its relationship to the community as a memorial to those who served in World War 2, and for its continuing commemorative importance. It remains as an indication of the involvement of Victoria's small communities in commemorating the sacrifices of their volunteers, and the loss and sorrow experienced by small rural areas across Victoria.

The Hexham Avenue of Honour #2 in Fairie Street, Hexham, is of local scientific (horticultural) significance as an record of the growth pattern of a known species planted at a in a particular place at a known time.

The Hexham Avenue of Honour #2 in Fairie Street, Hexham, is of local aesthetic significance as an intact landscape element.

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