FORMER WARRNAMBOOL TOLL HOUSE

SOUTH WESTERN CORNER OF PRINCES HIGHWAY AND 1 IMPALA AVENUE AND 4-10 OWEN STREET WARRNAMBOOL, WARRNAMBOOL CITY

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Statement of Significance

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  • History

    FORMER WARRNAMBOOL TOLL HOUSE - History

    Little is known about the toll house other than it was on the road to Allansford Bridge and was established in early-mid 1850s. The construction materials used in the toll house are not known,

    Interpretation of Site

    FORMER WARRNAMBOOL TOLL HOUSE - Interpretation of Site

    The ground along the southern edge of the Princes Highway is cut along its northern edge, probably for a much earlier road alignment. This has formed an upper terrace and has created an embankment ranging in height from 1 to 2 metres, the base of which runs along the edge of a footpath. On the north side of the footpath the ground slopes down by 1 to 1.5 metres over a distance of around 5 metres to the Princes Highway. On the upper terrace there is some discolouration in the grass nearer to the western side of the site, suggesting the possibility of buried features just below the surface. Four limestone fragments were seen exposed in the embankment near the discoloured grass. One of the fragments appeared squared.

    The remains that could be expected to be present of the toll house would be footings (post holds, strip footings of brick or rock), possibly underfloor deposits, surface drains, refuse and cess pits, as well as post holes associated with fencing. Such remains would be more fragmentary within the residential allotments.

    Archaeological Significance

    FORMER WARRNAMBOOL TOLL HOUSE - Archaeological Significance

    The archaeological remains of the site would provide information on the living conditions of those who lived and worked in the toll house.

    Historical Significance

    FORMER WARRNAMBOOL TOLL HOUSE - Historical Significance

    The toll house represents the increasing importance of Warrnambool as a regional centre as evidenced through the increase in vehicular traffic which required the establishment of good roads and the means with which to pay for their construction

    Heritage Inventory Description

    FORMER WARRNAMBOOL TOLL HOUSE - Heritage Inventory Description

    The site is partially situated on a road reserve on the southern side of the Princes Highway. The ground adjacent to the Princes Highway is level, with some undulations sloping up slightly to the south.
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