Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547:reg:1999:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1999 (pt 4/19)
Character Range: 53440–56628

about the majority of those that occupied the site for more than 80 years.

3.12         Recommendations for further research

 Archaeological investigation of the site may reveal further information on prehistoric and historic uses of Montague Island to broaden understandings of the site's intrinsic value.

   4.   Fabric

4.1             Fabric register

 The cultural significance of the Montague Island Lighthouse resides in its fabric, and also in its intangible aspects, such as the meanings people ascribe to it, and its connections to other places and things. The survival of its cultural value depends on a well-informed understanding of what is significant, and on clear thinking about the consequences of change. The Burra Charter sets out good practice  for conserving cultural significance. Criterion under 'Heritage Significance' refer to the criterion satisfied within the specific Commonwealth heritage listing (see section 5.1)

Description and condition

 1880 Chance Bros part-spherical dome of copper
 sheets lapped and screwed to ribs.

•          Ribs – Chance Bros cast iron radial ribs
•          Inner skin – none (removed)
•          Ventilator – ball type with wind vane attached
•          Lightning conductor – vertical pole mounted on dome, with four spikes at top, and two braces to roof sheets, eight vertical spikes attached near the gutter
•          Gutter – circular ring of cast iron pieces bolted together. Drawings indicate the lantern roof may have been overhauled around 1981.
•          Ladder rail – attached to underside of gutter
•          Drip tray – copper dish suspended under ventilator, with central hole for heat tube
•          Heat tube support – framework with four radial members of rolled ferrous T-section, attached to gutter and to central ring

Heritage significance: High

 The lantern roof is both an original and essential part of the lighthouse, exhibiting one style of late- 19th century lighthouses (criterion a, criterion d).

Finish           painted
Condition        intact and sound
Integrity        high
Significance     high
Maintenance      keep in service; prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification    none
works

Description and condition

 Chance Bros, polygonal in plan.

•          panes – flat trapezoidal glass, three tiers

•          astragals – Chance Bros vertical and horizontal astragals of rectangular and triangular section, bolted to gutter ring at top, and to lantern base below

•          downpipes – two short spitters inserted in bottom of gutter. Downpipes have been removed.

•          handholds – two sets, fixed to cover strips

Finish           astragals and glazing strips painted
Condition        intact and sound
Integrity        high
Significance     high
                 keep in service; reglaze as necessary, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Maintenance
Rectification    none
works

Heritage significance: High

 The lantern glazing is an essential part of the lighthouse – exhibiting one style of late-19th century lighthouses (criterion a, criterion d).

Description and Condition

 Original catwalk decking removed  and  replaced