SAWPIT GULLY ALLUVIAL WORKINGS 2

PYRENEES HIGHWAY ELPHINSTONE, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE

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    SAWPIT GULLY ALLUVIAL WORKINGS 2 - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: It is not known when this site was worked. It predates the construction of the Coliban Channel, which cuts the site. The Channel was built in the 1870s. The workings may be associated with the construction of the railway, circa 1862, as the earth works could be interpreted as being designed to divert the creek away from the railway.
    

    Interpretation of Site

    SAWPIT GULLY ALLUVIAL WORKINGS 2 - Interpretation of Site

    Heritage Inventory Interpretation: Shallow alluvial gold workings.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    SAWPIT GULLY ALLUVIAL WORKINGS 2 - Heritage Inventory Description

    An area of disturbed grouond which has the appearanceof alluvial gold workings. There are similar workings further east (site H7723-0584). The creek flows through the north side of the site and there is a high constructed embankment along its south bank. There appear to be shallow surface workings on the ground between this bank and the railway line. There are also several possible water channels.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: The site is of low archaeological (1) and historical significance.

    Heritage Inventory Site Features: Shallow alluvial workings.

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