Four Former Stone Terraces - Archaeology

Statement of Significance

The site of the four former stone terraces has archaeological potential. The research value of the site lies in the potential of the archaeological resource to provide knowledge of the early land use of the site.

Description

Assessed significance: Local

Item type: Archaeological-Terrestrial

Current use: Public Space

Former use: Residential

Group: Residential buildings (private)

Category: Terrace

Designer/Maker:

Builder/Maker:

Construction Years: 0 - 0

Physical Description: Built By: 1850s demolished 1930s, site has been paved but not built upon.

Property Description

Lot/Volume Number Section Number Plan Folio Code Plan Folio Number
6/0 258607

Address

9-15 Atherden Street, The Rocks 2000
LGA(s): Sydney

Historic Notes and Themes

Historical notes: Terrace houses constructed by 1850s, demolished 1930s. Site has been paved and is now pedestrian thoroughfare. It has not been built upon, leaving a potential archaeological resource.

Historical significance:

Historical association:

Aesthetic significance:

Social significance:

Research significance: The site of the four former stone terraces has archaeological potential. The research value of the site lies in the potential of the archaeological resource to provide knowledge of the early landuse of the site.

Rare assessment:

Representative assessment:

Intact assessment: Archaeological potential of the site is high

Physical condition: Assessment Condition: Partly disturbed Assessment Basis: Demolished in 1930s to continue what is now Playfair St through to Atherden. No subsequent site development. High archaeological potential.

Australian Theme NSW Theme Local Theme
Building settlements, towns and cities Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation ? does not include architectural styles ? use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.

Listings

Heritage Listing Listing Title Listing Number Gazette Date Gazette Number Gazette Page
Heritage Act - s.170 NSW State agency heritage register Place Management NSW

References

Type Author Year Title
Management Plan      Information supplied by Wayne Johnson, SCA   

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