LODDON RIVER CLAY PITS

OFF ADAIR STREET NEWSTEAD, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE

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Victorian Heritage Inventory

Statement of Significance

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  • History

    LODDON RIVER CLAY PITS - History

    None known. Site interpreted from the surviving evidence

    Interpretation of Site

    LODDON RIVER CLAY PITS - Interpretation of Site

    Pioneering brick making site associated with the establishment of the township of Newstead

    Archaeological Significance

    LODDON RIVER CLAY PITS - Archaeological Significance

    Rare archaeological features

    Historical Significance

    LODDON RIVER CLAY PITS - Historical Significance

    Associated with the pioneering settlement of the area- Rare industrial feature

    Heritage Inventory Description

    LODDON RIVER CLAY PITS - Heritage Inventory Description

    Four small clay pits associated with an area of intense burning. Possible brick making sites associated with producing bricks in clamp kilns

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