CAMPBELL'S CROFT

BORONIA ROAD VERMONT, WHITEHORSE CITY

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    CAMPBELL'S CROFT - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: Site of former country house (original grant to Nelson Polak in 1853) purchased by council following demolition in 1950's (?).
    

    Interpretation of Site

    CAMPBELL'S CROFT - Interpretation of Site

    Heritage Inventory Interpretation: The formal driveway and trees indicate a prominent mansion probably partof large estate. The small terraced areas are too small for such a building and so may only be part of a larger house or outbuildings. Other parts of the park have clearly been graded, destroying evidence.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    CAMPBELL'S CROFT - Heritage Inventory Description

    Clearly defined entrance road through stand of pines and other trees leading to levelled area surrounded by very old pepper trees. Some artefacts evident.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Site of prominent nineteenth century rural property established 1850's with potential for in situ deposits

    Informants: Possible material with Scoresby Historical Resource Centre and Nunawading Historical Society/nRecorded by: Gary Vines Date Recorded:?

    Heritage Inventory Site Features: Site of house block fenced (part fallen) includes present parkland. Long driveway descends from SW at Boronia Road, through middle of park, lined by cypress trees, ends at terraced area on east side. Two seperate areas of former buildings part overgrown by pepper trees. Some scattered artefacts./nHeritage Inventory Key Components: Driveway lined by trees, levelled building sites, exotic garden trees

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