Earl of Charlemont Anchor

Location

7 Ewing Blyth Drive, BARWON HEADS VIC 3227 - Property No 311625

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

C Listed - Local Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

The Earl of Charlemont anchor in the Barwon Heads Park, 7-71 Ewing Blyth Drive is historically and socially significant at a LOCAL level, It is associated with the Earl of Charlemont wreck which led to some of the survivors settling in or nearby Barwon Heads. It is also recognized and valued by the community as a significant component of the heritage of the area.

Overall, the Earl of Charlemont anchor in the Barwon Heads Park at 7-71 Ewing Blyth Drive is of LOCAL significance

Recommendation: Parts of the anchor are showing signs of deterioration through interior rust. It therefore requires chemical treatment to prevent further deterioration.

REFERENCES

Josiah Bean: His Life and times, p. 3

The Echo - 9 July, 1997

Informati9on from plaque beside the Earl of Charlemont anchor

Information from Brian Latter, Leopold.

Group

Monuments and Memorials

Category

Monument