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Location146 COLLES ROAD, MOONLIGHT FLAT CASTLEMAINE, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE LevelHeritage Inventory Site |
What is significant? The former McCrae's bakery, corn and hay store is archaeological and
historical significance. The elements of significance include the
stone remnants of buildings associated with the bakery/hay store
occupation. How is it significant? The former McCrae's bakery, corn and hay store is of historical
significance as a site associated with the Mount Alexander gold rush. Why is it significant? The site is for not only its association with theMount Alexander Gold
Rush, but also the potential to shed light on the McCrae occupation of
the site who like many others of the timesought a living as a store
and hotel keeper in the Castlemaine area. There are many archaeological examples of this type of site in the
Castlemaine area, and in comparison, this site has low intactness or
integrity.
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