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QUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK)
Other NameQUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK) Location16 BURKE STREET, SANDFORD, GLENELG SHIRE LevelRecommended for Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant? Why is it significant?
The Quercus robur (English oak) planted in front of the Forester's Hall in Burke Street, Sandford is a magnificent specimen, planted by important local man, J.S. Anderson to commemmorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The tree is in excellent condition with an excellent degree of integrity.
How is it significant?
The tree is of historical and aesthetic significance to the Glenelg Shire.
The tree is of historical significance as it demonstrates the joy and pride which the people of Sandford, and indeed much of Australia felt in celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is of further historical importance for its location, in front of the Ancient Order of Forester's Hall, in the middle of the public part of the township. It is of of aesthetic significance as an outstanding specimen of a mature English oak which contributes significantly to the landscape.
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Tree