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LANSDOWNE LANE SITE

Location

2 KING STREET TALBOT, CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE

Level

Heritage Inventory Site

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The site is of local historical significance due to its likely association with late 1850s gold rush occupation and blacksmithing. Its archaeological nature adds a further dimension to the cultural heritage of Talbot. Despite its gold rush history, Talbot is extremely light on in respect to archaeology, currently possessing only two listed archaeological site – Talbot Gas Works and Scandinavian Lead Gold Diggings. 
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Group

Heritage Inventory Site Type

Category

Industry - General