WALLAN SOUTH HUT

The Wallan South Hut site has the potential to contain features, artefacts or deposits associated with the mid to late 19th century and early 20th century occupation of the Wallan area. The site is most likely associated with William McLeod, one of the early settlers of the Wallan region and archaeological investigations could reveal further information regarding this period of early settlement. 

The site comprises the remain of a potential chimney breast (labelled basalt remains) and red brick floor (which appears handmade) located southwest of the Inverlochy Castle Hotel. The foundations are approximately 4.6 metres in length and 3.3 metres wide. The remains are not intact and comprise sporadically placed basalt remains and red brick. The remains are not currently utilised and are located in an open paddock used for grazing. There are no visible intact artefacts or deposits associated with the site, however, small fragments of ceramic and glass were present. There are no modern alterations to the site visible. 

The site has local historical significance to reveal information regarding the early occupation and settlement of regional Victoria. Additionally, the Inverlochy Castle Hotel which is located approximately 1.8km east, was located along a major route to the goldfields and the hut may have been used by landowners during this period of movement and expansion.