Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056:reg:2020:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01056
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 7/18)
Character Range: 63133–66494

Australia (criterion a).

Lighthouse feature: Weight tube
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 riveted iron tube in the centre of the tower, between the lantern floor and the ground floor.
Finish               painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          preserve
                     prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The weight tube is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of coastal navigation in Australia (critieron a).

Lighthouse feature: Oil store
© AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 stone single-storey room attached to the base of the tower. Later timber framed hipped
roof with steel sheet roof, eaves and gutter. Ceilings and walls lined with sheet material. Concrete floor.
          * Equipment – backup power supply, automatic identification system and associated control equipment

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

Heritage significance: High
The oil store is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of coastal navigation in Australia (criterion a).
The oil store maintains principal characteristics of late nineteenth century lighthouse complexes (criterion d).
The low height of the oil store contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Wind vane
 © AMSA 2020
Description and condition
1896 Chance Bros wind vane and cardinal pointers, removed from the lantern roof and installed on a steel post near the base of the tower (outside AMSA area).
Condition            sound
Integrity            medium
Significance         high
Maintenance          monitor as necessary
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The original Chance Bros wind vane contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).

Lighthouse feature: Apron paving
Description and condition
Asphalt paving around the tower and oil store, with concrete kerb at margin.
Finish               asphalt
Condition            sound
Integrity            high
Significance         low
Maintenance          inspect
                     monitor cracks and repair if necessary
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: Low

4.2 Related object and associated AMSA artefacts
There are no AMSA artefacts currently stored at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
An exhibition showcasing a collection of artefacts is located within the larger lightstation and overseen by the tourist operators.
4.3 Comparative analysis
Figure 13. View of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) Lighthouse (© AMSA, 2017)
Figure 14. View of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (© AMSA, 2010)
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse bears significant resemblance to the Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) Lighthouse located off the west coast of the state. Originally built in 1851, Wadjemup Lighthouse was replaced in 1896, the same year Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse was constructed. Both lighthouses were designed by WT Douglass and constructed from locally-quarried limestone (see Figure 15). Wadjemup stands at 38 metres high and Cape Leeuwin is 39