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ST ALBANS STUD HORSE BURIAL SITE 2
Location7-8 OAKWOOD RIDGE ST ALBANS PARK, GREATER GEELONG CITY LevelHeritage Inventory Site |
Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The Oakwood Ridge burial site may contain the remains of significant thoroughbred burials in addition to that of Mischief, Musidora and Briseis (details of horse burials were not officially recorded).
Although the general area of the tree and burial has been subject to suburban development, the area within the direct vicinity of the tree has not experienced significant below-ground disturbance, and it is likely that any horse burials will be substantially intact. The burials may contain tack (such as bridals) associated with the horses.
The site is significant to the broader community for its association with the horse racing history and with notable, individual horses. The site has the potential to contain archaeological evidence about the burial practices of racehorses and may contain DNA evidence relating to individual horses, and their bloodlines.
How is it significant?
Why is it significant?
Group
Farming and Grazing
Category
Stud Farm