Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00967:reg:2019:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00967
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2019 (pt 8/16)
Character Range: 62072–65932

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                                                                                                                                                                                             * Its height, location, painted exterior and visual prominence.  The Cape Wickham Lighthouse makes a dramatic contribution to the rural landscape of the northern tip of King Island.

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.

  5.2 Tasmanian State Heritage Register – Cape Wickham Lighthouse
Cape Wickham Lighthouse is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register (THR ID: 3613). The statement of significance and heritage values criteria are directly taken from the listing.
State heritage statement of significance
No statement of significance is provided for places listed prior to 2007.
TAS State heritage criteria
There are eight criterions identified within the Tasmanian Heritage Register – Cape Wickham Lighthouse meets the following five criterions.
State Heritage Register criterion (SHR)                                                                                       Evidence/Explanation
SHR Criterion A –                                                                                                             Historically, the Cape Wickham Lighthouse has played an important role in the development of a coastal lighting system and the expansion of commercial activity within the Bass Strait region. The 1861 tower and pre-1918 archaeological remnants of the station settlement are among the oldest structures on King island.
The place is important to the course or pattern of Tasmania's history.
SHR Criterion B –                                                                                                             The gently tapering form of the Cape Wickham Lighthouse is significant as the tallest light tower in Australia.
The place possesses uncommon or rare aspects of Tasmania's history.

SHR Criterion C –                                                                                                             The Cape Wickham Lightstation is of historic heritage significance because of its potential to provide information about the early operation of the Lightstation through its archaeological deposits.
The place has the potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Tasmania's history.

SHR Criterion D –                                                                                                             The Cape Wickham Lighthouse is of historic heritage significance because it represents the principal characteristics of a Mid-Victorian lighthouse.
The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of place in Tasmania's history.

SHR Criterion F –                                                                                                             The Cape Wickham Lighthouse is of a historic heritage significance as a dramatic landmark feature valued by the community.
The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social or spiritual reasons.

These heritage values, identified and explained in the Commonwealth heritage list and the Tasmanian Heritage Register, will form the basis of the management of Cape Wickham Lighthouse. In the event of necessary works, all criteria will be consulted to inform best practice management of the values associated with the lighthouse. (See Section 7 – Conservation management