DOMED CISTERNS 1 AND 2

1880 BALLARTO ROAD, CLYDE NORTH VIC 3978

Heritage Inventory Site

What is significant?

The two domed cisterns are significant as intact examples of a domed or

beehive wells dating to the late nineteenth century-early twentieth

century and relating to the early farming history of the Clyde

region.

How is it significant?

Both cisterns are approximately 3m wide and 4m deep and have

been rendered with mortar and concrete. They are likely to have

been built in the late nineteenth century or early twentieth century

(1890’s-1930’s), before the technology for rainwater catchment

evolved to above ground tanks.

Why is it significant?

There is likely to be moderate potential for archaeological fabric

with these cisterns, which may include but not be limited to, refuse

deposits internally contained within the storage area of the cistern,

construction cuts and fills with associated discarded items, building

materials such as bricks, mortar and concrete.

Residential buildings (private)