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Bald Hill Quarry

Location

Tramway Lane PENTLAND HILLS, MOORABOOL SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

An abandoned(?) quarry developed in the 1840s, but producing building stone used in the Treasury Building, Spring Street (1857-62), the Parliament House Library (1860) and said to have been used in the Customs House, Flinders Street (1856), as well as dressings at St Andrews (1865) and Holy Trinity (1876-7) Churches, Bacchus Marsh. The formation of the former horse-drawn tramway from Condons Lane is visible.

The quarry and tramway formation are of local historical significance for demonstrating an association with an important use and the effect of government action, in commissioning the use of the stone in two significant Melbourne public buildings.

The site has scientific significance for its archaeological research potential.

Group

Mining and Mineral Processing

Category

Quarry