BANKSIA STREET BRIDGE

TEMPLESTOWE ROAD BULLEEN, MANNINGHAM CITY

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    BANKSIA STREET BRIDGE - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: A bridge at this point was first constructed from bluestone and wood in 1860.
    

    Interpretation of Site

    BANKSIA STREET BRIDGE - Interpretation of Site

    Heritage Inventory Interpretation: Site is the remains of possibly the first bridge crossing over the Yarra at this point. It reflects the period of initial settlement of the area in terms of improvement in infrastructure.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    BANKSIA STREET BRIDGE - Heritage Inventory Description

    Comprises remains of bluestone bridge (base of one abutment only)

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Local historic significance, low archaeological significance.

    Informants: Doncaster and Templestowe Historical Societies/nRecorded by: Andrea Murphy Date Recorded:?

    Heritage Inventory Site Features: Current bridge (1974) across Yarra River site/nHeritage Inventory Key Components: a 7 by 3 metre dressed bluestone base. Only three courses of stonework remain above river bank level.

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