JAMES DRYSDALE HOMESTEAD

6489 MELBA HIGHWAY YEA, MURRINDINDI SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

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  • History

    JAMES DRYSDALE HOMESTEAD - History

    A homestead was consructed on the site during the early 1850s. In 1891 the Yea to Mansfield railway line was constructed through the property to the west. Railway Department plans dating to February 1887 indicate the location of the property and associated stratcures in relation to the rail line.

    Interpretation of Site

    JAMES DRYSDALE HOMESTEAD - Interpretation of Site

    Former house sites dating to 1850s.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    JAMES DRYSDALE HOMESTEAD - Heritage Inventory Description

    Site located on riste betwseen Yea River and Melba Highway. Yea-Mansfield Railway runs along the western boundary of the site. Pastoral property.

    Two former house sites including brick artefact scatter, cement slab, fencing, brick well, artefact scatter located in drainage channel, remnant plantings.

    Archeological Potential: High level of potential to provide evidence relating to the sites occupation from the 1850s.

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