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"ATHLONE" RUINS
LocationMIDLAND HIGHWAY GUILDFORD, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE LevelHeritage Inventory Site |
Statement of Significance
The stone ruins and remnant garden mark the site of the residence of Mr William Johnston who died in 1909 and is credited with suggesting the name Castlemaine for the nearby town. The stone walls are reminders of the more intensive development during this era and the use of local stone in the early building. The site has potential for archaeological remains. The retention of the remaining stone work and exotic planting is desirable in the landscape to interpret the settlement patterns and building materials used in the area.
Group
Farming and Grazing
Category
Homestead Complex