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TOWN WELL, CLARKE ST, PORTLAND
CLARKE STREET PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE

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    • History

      TOWN WELL, CLARKE ST, PORTLAND - History

      Springs used for town water from 1843. The well constructed in 1848 and used until 1930 as the town water supply.

      Interpretation of Site

      TOWN WELL, CLARKE ST, PORTLAND - Interpretation of Site

      Previously Portland's town well with brick basin and stone surround and iron pumps. Demolished - now an open field. Well may have been ploughed up.

      Archaeological Significance

      TOWN WELL, CLARKE ST, PORTLAND - Archaeological Significance

      Unknown

      Historical Significance

      TOWN WELL, CLARKE ST, PORTLAND - Historical Significance

      The site is historically significant as it relates to the settlement period of Portland. The well could be one of the first wells of Portland.

      Heritage Inventory Description

      TOWN WELL, CLARKE ST, PORTLAND - Heritage Inventory Description

      Town well, brick basin with stone surround and iron pump. Demolished and area graded.

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