FORMER HOUSE SITE, 343 TRAMWAY ROAD
Location
343 TRAMWAY ROAD HAZELWOOD NORTH, LATROBE CITY
Level
Heritage Inventory Site
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The remains of a cistern, two chimney bases and any potential subsurface archaeological features or deposits associated with the former homestead are significant. The extent of the associated structure is not currently known. The cistern has the potential to contain artefacts associated with the use of the homestead. This site is notable in that it includes the remains of two chimney bases indicating the original owner enjoyed a level of prosperity.
How is it significant?
The Place contains visible features in a ruinous condition that require archaeological skills to interpret. There is a strong liklihood that this place contains archaeological deposits dating to the 19th century, including artefacts and additional sub-surface features .
Why is it significant?
The brick features and associaetd archaeological potential dating to no later than the 1890s are of moderate local significance as they represent the rare survival of evidence for a rural homestead in a landscape that has otherwise been heavily modified by brown coal mining and state power infrastructure.
Group
Heritage Inventory Site Type
Category
Domestic