OAK PARK, DALWOOD LANE, PORTLAND

TRANGMAR ROAD PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE

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OAK PARK FEATURE

Statement of Significance

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  • History

    OAK PARK, DALWOOD LANE, PORTLAND - History

    Built approx. 1854 - Associated with Thomas Finn, Portland's first (1842-48) Chief Constable and merchant.

    Interpretation of Site

    OAK PARK, DALWOOD LANE, PORTLAND - Interpretation of Site

    Former house made from stone and slate roof, and a brick lined well. Now a mound of stones - 1m + high walls protected by rubble and well is intact.

    Archaeological Significance

    OAK PARK, DALWOOD LANE, PORTLAND - Archaeological Significance

    The site is archaeologically significant as there is high potential for archaeological deposits to occur sub-surface as the area has not been distrubed and artefacts may be in situ.

    Historical Significance

    OAK PARK, DALWOOD LANE, PORTLAND - Historical Significance

    Oak Park is of historical value as it relates to Portland's settlement period.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    OAK PARK, DALWOOD LANE, PORTLAND - Heritage Inventory Description

    Site of bluestone house with slate roof. Built in 1854. Visible as mound approximately 1 metre high with walls of house projecting from it. Well and cistern partially filled.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: An example of the houses on the outskirts of town.

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