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605 SUNBURY ROAD SITE
Location605 SUNBURY ROAD, SUNBURY VIC 3429 LevelHeritage Inventory Site |
Statement of Significance
The site is historically significant as it could represent the early rural development of the Sunbury area. The remains located at the site are close to a weatherboard structure that was previously documented in the probate papers as being built prior to the 1860s (Mills, 2019). The site represents small scale rural settlement of the mid to late 19th century. The basalt path, wood fence remains, and drystone walls could be associated with the early weatherboard structure or stone outbuildings. No structural remains are visible from either the weatherboard structure or the stone outbuildings. The site has been abandoned since 1950 and has been used as a dump site by previous owners. Objects and debris from later periods can be found across the site, including the metal drums, plastic, glass and red bricks. Animal grazing and ploughing has likely disturbed the area. No artefact deposits were identified. The site could offer a broader insight into the rural settlement and development of Melbourne’s inner western suburbs.
Group
Farming and Grazing
Category
Farm