Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547:reg:1999:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1999 (pt 10/19)
Character Range: 72782–77073

cultural history.
Criterion E – Aesthetic characteristics                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The historic form and fabric, its visibility and the lack of modern intrusions and landscape setting.                                                 The tower's fine design and granite stonework, its landmark status, the lack of modern visual intrusions, and the tower's contrast with the island's rounded granite slabs and treeless topography are all responsible for the tower's considerable aesthetic qualities.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] importance in exhibiting particular aesthetic characteristics values by a community or cultural group.
Criterion F – Technical achievement This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] importance in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period.                    The quality of construction and design evident in all elements of the tower, both internally and externally.                                          The granite tower, with tapering walls, outward curving platform and curved balustrade, is well proportioned structure displaying very fine elements of design and craftsmanship.
Criterion G – Social value                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The tower's visibility and its ongoing accessibility to the public.                                                                                   The island and the light station are socially significant on account of the large numbers of visitors to
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] strong or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Montague, the tower's high visibility from the coast and the incorporation of the tower into local tourism.
special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.
Criterion H – Significant people This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] special association with the life or works of a person, or group of persons, of importance in Australia's cultural history.  The tower's historic design and integrity.                                                                                                            NSW colonial architect James Barnet designed the tower and played a seminal role in the development of the colony's architecture over 25 years.

5.2             NSW State heritage register – Montague Island Lighthouse

 The statement of heritage significance and the information from the table below was taken from  the Montague Island Lightstation listing on the New South Wales State Heritage Register (SHR). Listing ID: 01000.d

NSW State heritage register – statement of
 heritage significance

 Montague Island Lightstation and its setting
 are highly significant as one of a collection of lighthouses which combine the natural values of a rugged coastal island with the cultural values of a prominent landmark and isolated outpost associated with the development of coastal shipping in the late 19th century.

NSW State heritage values – criterion

SHR Criterion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Evidence/Explanation

SHR Criterion A – Historical
significance

An item is important in the course, or pattern, of NSW's cultural or natural history.
Montague is a fine and intact example of a