Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01613:reg:2020:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01613
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 7/17)
Character Range: 59692–63144

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Finish               tower walls: base brick (abrasive blasting)
                     concrete floor: bare
                     ceiling: painted (soffit of ground floor above)
Condition            sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, maintain painted parts
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The basement is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The basement's below-ground-level position is unique to the lighthouse (criterion d).

Lighthouse feature: Apron paving
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
1888 cast concrete paving border around lighthouse perimeter.
Finish               trowelled bare concrete
Condition            intact and sound with minor crack visible
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, maintain and monitor for further cracks
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The apron paving is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criteiron a).

Lighthouse feature: Retaining wall
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
Condition            sound
Integrity            high
Significance         stainless steel parts: low
                     other parts: high
Maintenance          keep in service, maintain painted parts
Rectification works  none

1888 semi-circular wall of rock-faced stone. Rendered and painted coping course. Balustrade of iron pipe rails and stanchions, painted. Recent stainless steel mesh and frame attached to balustrade for public safety.

Heritage significance: high
The retaining wall is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The layout of the retaining wall is a feature unique to the lighthouse (criterion d).
The retaining wall contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Bridge

© AMSA 2019

Description and condition
Rolled steel beams supporting precast concrete floor slabs, with balustrade of iron pipe rails and stanchions.
Recent stainless steel mesh and frame attached to balustrade for public safety.
Condition            sound
Integrity            high
Significance         form and balustrade: high
                     other parts: moderate
Maintenance          keep in service, maintain painted parts
                     monitor condition of concrete panels
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
Parts of the bridge are original and essential features of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The form and layout of the bridge is a feature unique to the lighthouse (criterion d).
The bridge contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

  4.2 Related object and associated artefacts
There are currently no AMSA registered artefacts stored on this site.
4.3 Comparative analysis
The closest lighthouse resembling that of Table Cape lighthouse is Mersey Bluff Lighthouse (first lit 1889). Located approximately 74 km east of Table Cape along the norther coastline of Tasmania, Mersey Bluff Lighthouse was similarly designed by Huckson & Hutchinson. Its tower was also