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HAWTHORN HEDGES DEFINING THE FIELD PATTERN
HENLEY ROAD KANGAROO GROUND, NILLUMBIK SHIRE

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Crataegus monogyna Henley Rd - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992

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Statement of Significance
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Statement of Significance

see also Hermes Nos. 55424 & 55567 for other individually identified Hawthorn hedges.

REVISED STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE, CONTEXT, 2010

What is significant?
All Hawthorn hedges defining the field pattern and the surrounding site to a radius of 10 metres (see also HO 44, HO52 & HO87).

How is it significant?
The hedges are historically and aesthetically significant to the Shire of Nillumbik.

Why is it significant?
The hedges are historically significant because the planting of Hawthorn hedges reflects the adoption of European farming techniques by the Kangaroo Ground population in the period following settlement and because the grid pattern of paddocks that the Hawthorn hedges define is very different to today's farm landscapes (Criterion A). Also because such planting is now rare in or around the Melbourne area and this is one of the only parts of the Shire of Nillumbik in which hedges still grow (Criterion B). The hedges are aesthetically significant because they grow to three metres in height and, in the undulating landscape, form a major landscape feature (Criterion E).

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- Historical Australian Themes
  
  HAWTHORN HEDGES DEFINING THE FIELD PATTERN - Historical Australian Themes
  
  PRIVATE PLANTING
  
  FARMING
  
  3.3.5 Laying out boundaries
  
  Physical Description 1
  
  HAWTHORN HEDGES DEFINING THE FIELD PATTERN - Physical Description 1
  
  These hedges are extensive along this road and are mainly planted along the roadside although some hedge lines still extend into adjoining paddocks. The plantings form dense hedges of about 3 metres in height, of deciduous character and bearing red berries. These berries unfortunately are attractive to birds and the seed is spread to other areas where the resultant plant growth may be a problem.
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Nillumbik - Shire of Eltham Heritage Study
  
  Author: David Bick
  Year: 1992
  Grading:
- 127 - Crataegus monogyna Henley Rd
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