JANEFIELD 1, COULSTOCK'S MILL

228 PLENTY ROAD BUNDOORA, WHITTLESEA CITY

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Statement of Significance

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  • History

    JANEFIELD 1, COULSTOCK'S MILL - History

    Established in 1841 in a gorge overlooking the Plenty River. Tghe mill ceased production in 1862.

    Interpretation of Site

    JANEFIELD 1, COULSTOCK'S MILL - Interpretation of Site

    Stone flour mill. One of the first water driven flour mills built in Victoria.

    Archaeological Significance

    JANEFIELD 1, COULSTOCK'S MILL - Archaeological Significance

    Site contains in situ foundations and some walls cut into hillsdie. Potential for additional features and deposits relating to the mill and activities that took place, reflecting a discrete period during the mid 19th century.

    Historical Significance

    JANEFIELD 1, COULSTOCK'S MILL - Historical Significance

    High significance as one of the first water driven flour mills in Victoria. Local significance to the development of industry in the Bundoora region.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    JANEFIELD 1, COULSTOCK'S MILL - Heritage Inventory Description

    Coulstock Flour Mill. Built 1839 and pulled down 1862 - parts were taken for a mill in Preston. The foundations have not been seen but the location was verified by local amateur historians and old photograph. Bluestone paved track down to site has been located. The mill was two or three storeys high and constructed of bluestone. The site is now covered with blackberries.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: High. One of the earliest flour mills in Victoria. (1840s-1862)

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    Janefield Mill ca 1855

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    Janefield Mill 1855 Watercolour by J B Henderson

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    Ruins of Coulstock Mill 2020