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structures, archaeological remains and remnant landscape Seat
features of the period. It is an outstanding rare "example ofa —
place of secondary punishment for nineteenth century British

convicts. Since 1856, KAVHA has been the administrative

centre for the social, religious and political development of

an Australian island community. It retains rare evidence of

this Third Settlement period and contains elements, groups

of elements and continuing uses that illustrate aspects of this
significance. KAVHA is important for its aesthetic qualities,

which are valued by the Norfolk Island community and

visitors. The combination of cultural expression, natural

forces and their patterns enable a perception and
interpretation of the place as a picturesque and romantic

landscape. The drama of its landform, sea, and panoramic

views creates a picturesque setting enhanced by visual links

integral to the functioning of the First and Second penal
settlements. Whereas, the subsequently undeveloped

character and part ruinous configuration contribute to the

romantic landscape, as does the strong streetscape quality

of the built elements in Quality Row. Norfolk Island is first

and foremost the home of its residents, who value KAVHA

as a site of continuous and active use as a place of

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Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area—Heritage Management Plan, April 2016
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residence, of work and of recreation since the arrival at
Kingston Pier in 1856 of the Pitcairn Islanders, from whom
one third of the island's population is descended. KAVHA
holds significant symbolic, ceremonial, religious, lifestyle and
cultural association in a unique built and natural
environment. KAVHA is significant for its archaeological
research potential to contribute to a wider understanding of
the history of pre-European Polynesian occupation of Norfolk
Island. {t has archaeological research potential to contribute
to a wider understanding of the history of the First and
Second Settlements of Norfolk Island and Australia. KAVHA
is also significant for its archaeological research potential to
contribute to the history of the Third Settlement period. It is
valued by the Norfolk Island, Australian, and international
communities as a place of education potential. KAVHA
contains important wetland habitat and remnant vegetation.
The wetlands are particularly valuable as a resting place for
migratory birds and in supporting a population of rare
crustaceans found only on Norfolk Island. KAVHA is
significant for its topography, the littoral, the watercourse and
its connection to the lagoon and marine environme t.
Watermill Dam and inshore marine areas of KAVHA have ve
been listed as an important Commonwealth wetland inthe _

2nd edition of 'A Directory of Important, Wetlands in ce
Australia'. The Plans of Management fol resel es in: the _ a
KAVHA