COBBLEDICK'S FORD

1200 COBBLEDICKS FORD ROAD MOUNT COTTRELL, WYNDHAM CITY

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  • History

    COBBLEDICK'S FORD - History

    The ford is likely to date to the 1860s and coincides with the early phase of farming in the area. In 1872 a 61 acre reserve was gazetted for Watering Purposes and Public Recreation, located on the east side of the river. From the 1900s - 1930s part of the reservce river flats were leased to local farmers for grazing.

    Interpretation of Site

    COBBLEDICK'S FORD - Interpretation of Site

    Paved bluestone ford showing maintenance and modifications over time including the addition of tarmaac at the east and west ends covering degraded cobbling and filling in the gaps. Round cobbles line the north edge and timber supports the south edge for reinforcement of the ford.

    Archaeological Significance

    COBBLEDICK'S FORD - Archaeological Significance

    The Cobbledick Ford has a high level of archaeological potential for its ability to provide further information about the use of the area, early transport routes and construction methods associated with them. The ford is the best, most intact example of a river ford in the Wyndham and Melton region and maintains a high degree of integrity and intactness.

    Historical Significance

    COBBLEDICK'S FORD - Historical Significance

    The ford is an important part of the local historical landscape and is related to early farming practices in the area. The ford is an excellent example of early road making in the region and has important links to early transport networks shoing the movement of goods and people across the landscape.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    COBBLEDICK'S FORD - Heritage Inventory Description

    Updated description: Site comprises a paved bluestone ford constructed of worked/ quarried rectangular bluestone blocks. Timber (log) edging forms the southern margin with bluestone bricks located along the north edge. At the east and west, bluestone cobbling has been covered by tarmac. Concrete patching/ reinforcement is located at the north and south sides of the ford.

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

    Previous description: Bluestones pavers forming roadway approx 3m wide. Length of bluestone ford unclear as most is underwater.

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