Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587:reg:1961:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1961 (pt 9/19)
Character Range: 68239–71502

floor is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of marine AtoN in the Bass Strait (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Apron
Description and condition
Concrete paved apron around the base of the tower, and paths leading to auxiliary light (outside AMSA area).
Finish: bare concrete
Condition: sound
Integrity: high
Significance: moderate
Maintenance: none
Rectification works: none

Heritage significance: High
The apron paving is an essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of marine AtoN in the Bass Strait (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Beacon (mounted on balcony handrails)
Description and condition
Vega VRB-25 self-contained rotating beacon mounted externally to lantern room affixed to balcony handrails.
Note: This beacon currently serves as the lit aid for this site.
Condition: not assessed
Integrity:  not assessed
Significance: low
Maintenance: not assessed
Rectification works: not assessed

Heritage significance: Low
  4.2  Related object and associated AMSA artefact
There is a collection of related objects/associated artefacts that are currently on display inside the Eddystone Point Lighthouse.
Aldis lamp in black timber box
Maximo ID: AR0654
Location in lighthouse: Lantern room
Condition: Good condition

Telephone magneto type – timber cased
Maximo ID: AR0655
Location in lighthouse: Lantern room
Condition: Good condition

  4.3  Comparative analysis
Wilson's Promontory (VIC) bears the closest compositional resemblance to Eddystone Point. Although Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse was originally painted white, both lighthouses now support unpainted, rough-hewn natural granite walls.

Figure 15. Wilson's Promontory VIC (Source: AMSA)
Figure 16. Eddystone Point Lighthouse (Source: AMSA, 2018)

  5.  Heritage significance
  5.1  Commonwealth heritage list – Eddystone Point Lighthouse
Statement of Commonwealth heritage significance:
The following information is taken from the Eddystone Point Lighthouse listing on the Australian Heritage Database (Place ID: 105565).
    The Eddystone Lighthouse, built in 1887-89, is important for its association with the development of navigational aids in the Bass Strait region. Its construction demonstrated the importance of Banks Strait to shipping between Melbourne, Hobart and Launceston during the latter half of the nineteenth century. (Criterion A) (Australian Historic Themes
    3.8.1 Shipping to and from Australian ports; 3.8.2 Safeguarding Australian products for long journeys and 3.16.1 Dealing with hazards and disasters)
    The Eddystone Lighthouse is significant as a dramatic landmark feature, located on Eddystone Point, a prominent granite headland. The lighthouse, constructed of locally quarried granite, has a high level of aesthetic appeal. (Criterion E)
    The Eddystone Lighthouse is part of a substantially intact later-nineteenth century complex of lighthouses, three associated residences and a grave, which contributes to its significance. The lighthouse is constructed of unpainted rock-faced stone, which is uncommon, and has an unusual stone-flying external staircase. It retains its original Chance Bros. lantern, as well as an early twentieth century Chance Bros. optic and mercury float optic