Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587:reg:1961:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1961 (pt 10/19)
Character Range: 71230–76925

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 pedestal. (Criterion B and D).
Commonwealth heritage values – criteria
There are nine criteria for inclusion in the Commonwealth heritage list – meeting any one of these is sufficient for listing a place. These criteria are similar to those used in other Commonwealth, state and local heritage legislation, although thresholds differ. In the following sections, the Eddystone Point Lighthouse is discussed   in relation to each of the criteria as based on the current Commonwealth heritage listing (Place ID 105565).
Criterion                                                                                                                                                                                                        Relevant Attributes Identified                                                                                                      Values

Criterion A – Processes                                                                                                                                                                                          The whole of the lighthouse including its prominence and setting.                                                                   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 demonstrates the importance of Banks Strait to shipping between Melbourne, Hobart and Launceston during the latter half of the nineteenth century.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] importance in the course, or pattern, of Australia's natural or cultural history.
Criterion B – Rarity                                                                                                                                                                                             Historic fabric                                                                                                                     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 pedestal.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Australia's natural or cultural history.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Unpainted rock-faced stone
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Stone flying external staircase

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Original Chance Bros. lantern

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Early 20th century Chance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Bros. optic and mercury float pedestal.

Criterion D – Typicality                                                                                                                                                                                         The integrity of the lighthouse as a feature of the lightstation, which includes the lighthouse tower, three residences and grave.  The Eddystone Lighthouse is part of a substantially intact late-nineteenth century complex of lighthouse, three associated residences and a grave, which contributes to its significance.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage values because of [their] importance in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of Australia's natural or cultural history.

Criterion E – Aesthetics                                                                                                                                                                                         Granite construction                                                                                                                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.
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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Prominent location