Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587:reg:1961:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1961 (pt 11/19)
Character Range: 76434–80316

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Landscape setting

  5.2  TAS State heritage register – Eddystone Lightstation
The following information is taken directly from the Tasmanian heritage register – Eddystone Lightstation listing (Place ID 599).
TAS State heritage – statement of significance
No statement is provided for places listed prior to 2007.
TAS heritage values criteria
The following table lists the eight criterion of the TAS State Heritage Register.
TAS State Heritage criterion                                                                                                                    Evidence/Explanation

Criterion a) The place is important to the course or pattern of Tasmania's history                                                              The tower and three residences are important for their association with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast and provided a turning point for shipping entering or leaving Banks Strait.
Criterion b) The place possesses uncommon or rare aspects of Tasmania's history                                                                 No relevant attributes

Criterion c) The place has the potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Tasmania's history.                   No relevant attributes

Criterion d) The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of place in Tasmania's history.                   Eddystone Lightstation, built in 1889 is of historic heritage significance because it represents the principal characteristics of a late 19th century light station complex.

Criterion e) The place is important in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement.                                        No relevant attributes

Criterion f) The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social or spiritual reasons.       The Eddystone Lighthouse group, comprising the tower and three cottages is situated on Eddystone Point, a prominent granite headland, and is of historic heritage significance as a dramatic landmark feature valued by the community.

Criterion g) The place has a special association with the life or works of a person, or group of persons, of importance in Tasmania's history.  No relevant attributes

Criterion h) The place is important in exhibiting particular aesthetic characteristics.                                                         No relevant attributes

These heritage values, identified and explained in the Commonwealth heritage list and the state heritage register, will form the basis of the management of Eddystone Point Lighthouse. In the event of necessary works, all criteria will be consulted to inform best practice management of the values associated with the lightstation. (See Section 7. Conservation management policies for further information on strategies to conserve heritage values of the Eddystone Point Lighthouse).
  5.3  Condition and integrity of the commonwealth heritage values
Assessment of the condition and integrity of Eddystone Point Lighthouse's heritage values are derived from the latest available inspection and audit