FORD RUINS

695 CRAIGIEBURN ROAD WOLLERT AND 715 CRAIGIEBURN ROAD CRAIGIEBURN, WHITTLESEA CITY, HUME CITY

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  • History

    FORD RUINS - History

    In 1895, the Freehold Investment and banking Co subdivided up just over 1220 acres into 10 lots. It may have sold 279 acres, including the land now contained within Lot 3 LP114722, to George Crinnion (?) a Craigieburn grazier. Two years later Crinnion sold the land to John Kernan who died in 1916 with the title passing to James Kernan a farmer from Somerton and his wife Bridget. During the 1950s sections of the land were sub divided and sold. In 1972, the land was bought by Roxy Pty Ltd, and sold again to a private owner some time later.

    Archaeological Significance

    FORD RUINS - Archaeological Significance

    The ford is in a poor state. There does however remain a low potential for artefact deposits in the vicinity relating to its 19th century use.

    Historical Significance

    FORD RUINS - Historical Significance

    The site is significant as one of several 19th century fords across the Merri Creek.

    Interpretation of Site

    FORD RUINS - Interpretation of Site

    The site comprises a small ford, approximately 10 metres across and 5 metres wide, crossing the Merri Creek to the east of Craigieburn. Carrying a trackway which runs from the north east and follows the line of the creek off to the west, it is constructed of relatively small boulders (< 0.5m) and in a poor state of repair.A compacted boulder surface on its western side is the only real indicator of the ford's artificial nature.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    FORD RUINS - Heritage Inventory Description

    A small bluestone ford (10m x 5m) crossing Merri Creek, of which the larger boulders remain (<0.5m). A compacted boulder surface is at the western end of the ford.

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