Heritage Places

Heritage Place Details

LOCATION
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Address Old Coach Road to Wentworth near BORDER CLIFFS
Locality
Accuracy L - low level confidence
Development Plan Land Not Within a Council Area (Riverland)
Polygon Type S - parcel that has been split (because it has more than one heritage item on it
DESCRIPTION
Details (Known As) Suicide Bridge (previously Lunatic Bridge) [Timber Trestle] & former NSW-SA Telegraph Line Posts, Chowilla Game Reserve [Part of Bookmark Biosphere Reserve Buffer Zone]
Registered Name Suicide Bridge and Telegraph Line - formerly Lunatic Bridge
Significance The old coach route to Wentworth in New South Wales cut through desolate country to the north of the Murray Valley and was in use until the early twentieth century. 'Suicide Bridge' is one of the few surviving structures associated with that adventurous coaching era. Its curious names probably relate to the terrifying night-time coach crossings during storms or floods. This item is a highly significant vernacular structure. It is made of native pine with split eucalyptus decking. Nearby, to the east, are the remains of old telegraph posts which were once part of the overland telegraph between South Australia and New South Wales. To the west is an example of early timber roadside fencing.
Subject Index Transport (Road) - Road Bridge; Communication (postal and tele) - Telegraph Post
Class State
STATUS
Status Code REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register
Status Date 09-FEB-1995
REFERENCE
LGA Unincorporated SA
State Heritage ID 13345
Heritage Number 63
SECTION 16 INFORMATION
Section 16 a - it demonstrates important aspects of the evolution or pattern of the State's history
b - it has rare, uncommon or endangered qualities that are of cultural significance
PLAN PARCEL & TITLE
As listed in the SA Heritage Register
Plan Parcel & Title Information CR 6211/865 H836200 S1229,CR 6255/139 D36288 A1

Disclaimer

While due care has been taken to ensure that the SA Heritage Places Database accurately reflects the South Australian Heritage Register and listings of Local Heritage Places in Development Plans, the State of South Australia does not accept liability for the use of the SA Heritage Database for any purpose. Users should consult the Department for Environment and Water - Heritage South Australia to confirm the listing of State Heritage Places and the relevant Development Plan for Local Heritage Places/Contributory Items.

In the majority of cases, the maps of State Heritage Places on this web site show the footprints of the most significant structures on a registered Place. However, sometimes they simply indicate the complete area of land comprising the Place. Work is proceeding to further refine the mapping of such places. It is also important to note that development control is not limited to the registered structures but extends to their setting and structures nearby (what is termed ‘development affecting’ a State Heritage Place). Hence it is vital that exact details of the listed place and implications for any proposed development be discussed with Heritage South Australia staff, as they cannot be deduced solely from the information on this web site. The inclusion of a place in the SA Heritage Register gives no right of public access. Permission to visit properties must be sought from the owners. The accuracy of the mapping of State Heritage Places is not guaranteed. Please contact Heritage SA ( https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/sa-heritage-register) if you believe there is an error.


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