TRUGANINA TIP SITE

231 LEAKES ROAD TRUGANINA, WYNDHAM CITY

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  • History

    TRUGANINA TIP SITE - History

    The property was originally purchased by T. Briggs & J. Robinson in 1858. A house is said to have once stood on the property and this artefact scatter is most likely to be associated with the domestic rubbish generated from the house occupants. The house construction period and demolition are unknown.

    Interpretation of Site

    TRUGANINA TIP SITE - Interpretation of Site

    The site most likely represents a domestic rubbish tip associated with the domestic dwelling that once stood on the same block. The artefacts observed from teh tip could easily be from teh 1850s to 1920s period, possibly even a little later.

    Archaeological Significance

    TRUGANINA TIP SITE - Archaeological Significance

    This is a collection of mid to late 19th century domestic artefacts. Due to ths, and that disturbance has occured to the site in the form of ploughing, tree planting and fencing, the archaeological significance of this site is low.

    Historical Significance

    TRUGANINA TIP SITE - Historical Significance

    The surface artefacts appear to represent the standard domestic items of the period. Some historical background research into the occupants and the use of this area would be beneficial to build more complete history of the region. However, the general historical significance of this site is low.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    TRUGANINA TIP SITE - Heritage Inventory Description

    Updated description: Sparse scatter of European domestic artefacts (glass and ceramics mostly over 20 m x 5 m area). Artefacts possibly date to mid to late 19th century. Could not gain permission to access whole site. However, viewed whole site from fenceline and gained access to the part with the actual artefact scatter.

    [Reassessed for the Outer Western Metro Site Reassessment Project - Melton & Wyndham, March 2010]

    Previous description: Sparse scatter over 20 x 5m of ceramics and glass fragments, some of which may date to the late Nineteenth Century.Fragments of ceramics and glass

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