Old Sellicks Hill Road

Address: Old Sellicks Hill Road
Suburb: Sellicks Hill
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Heritage ID No: 28507
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Type of listing: Local Heritage Place

 

Description

Approximately three kilometres of roadway initially constructed by 1859, facilitating coach access from the Southern Vales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Largely consisting of gravelled road from good to moderate condition, important heritage elements include the former Pedler’s Creek bridge and associated slate weir, large slate culvert with various smaller unidentified slate culverts to various locations, excavated rockfaces and constructed retaining wall elements, several quarries and various areas of mid-19th century timber fencing.

History

Old Sellicks Hill Road, Sellicks Hill is of significance as an important arterial roadway in South Australian history, linking the Southern Vales with the Fleurieu Peninsula. Constructed by 1859, the road greatly enabled the development of both regions, allowing for rapid transportation between these regions to metropolitan Adelaide. Old Sellicks Hill Road is also a significant example of First Nations cultural heritage, being initially constructed over a Kaurna trail through the foothills. The road has remained a landmark feature of the Sellicks Hill district since the mid-19th century for the scenic views that the road provided for travellers. Closed in the 2010s, the road remains a popular walking trail and tourism drawcard for the district.

 

Old Sellicks Hill Road, Sellicks Hill (GGA, 2022) (JPG, 267KB)



Site of Old Sellicks Hill Road, red line illustrates path of closed road commencing near the Victory Hotel to the north to the termination of the closed portion of the road to the south-east, a distance of approximately three kilometres. Site of Old Sellicks Hill Road, SELLICKS HILL, red line illustrates path of closed road commencing near the Victory Hotel to the north to the termination of the closed portion of the road to the south-east, a distance of approximately three kilometres. Sites A & B (indicated by black boxes above) show locations of significant built heritage elements relating to the Road’s history, shown in site mapping diagrams below (Planning SA SAPPA) (JPG, 145KB)

Enhancement of Site A showing significant heritage fabric; (1) Pedler’s Creek Bridge; (2) approximate site of Pedler’s Creek slate weir (Planning SA SAPPA) Enhancement of Site A showing significant heritage fabric; (1) Pedler’s Creek Bridge; (2) approximate site of Pedler’s Creek slate weir (Planning SA SAPPA) (JPG, 135KB)

Enhancement of Site B showing significant heritage fabric; (3) Slate culvert underneath Old Sellicks Hill Road, approximately 1.5 kilometres south of the Victory Hotel (Planning SA SAPPA) Enhancement of Site B showing significant heritage fabric; (3) Slate culvert underneath Old Sellicks Hill Road, approximately 1.5 kilometres south of the Victory Hotel (Planning SA SAPPA) (JPG, 139KB)

Stage coach descending Old Sellicks Hill Road in c.1909 (SLSA B 26196) Stage coach descending Old Sellicks Hill Road in c.1909 (SLSA B 26196) (JPG, 95KB)

Coach crossing Pedlar’s Creek Bridge in c.1905 (SLSA B 19178) Coach crossing Pedlar’s Creek Bridge in c.1905 (SLSA B 19178) (JPG, 134KB)

Northern entrance to Old Sellicks Hill Road near Victory Hotel, looking south-east (GGA, 2022) Northern entrance to Old Sellicks Hill Road near Victory Hotel, looking south-east (GGA, 2022) (JPG, 203KB)

Masonry fabric and steel girders of Pedler’s Creek Bridge, Old Sellicks Hill Road, looking east (GGA, 2022) Masonry fabric and steel girders of Pedler’s Creek Bridge, Old Sellicks Hill Road, looking east (GGA, 2022) (JPG, 235KB)

Masonry fabric of old slate weir immediately north-west of Pedler’s Creek Bridge, looking south (GGA, 2022) Masonry fabric of old slate weir immediately north-west of Pedler’s Creek Bridge, looking south (GGA, 2022) (JPG, 256KB)

Masonry fabric associated with early culvert under corner of Old Sellicks Hill Road, some later concrete fabric (GGA, 2022) Masonry fabric associated with early culvert under corner of Old Sellicks Hill Road, some later concrete fabric (GGA, 2022) (JPG, 265KB)

Constructed retaining wall element to Old Sellicks Hill Road, possibly dating to the initial 1850s construction period (GGA, 2022) Constructed retaining wall element to Old Sellicks Hill Road, possibly dating to the initial 1850s construction period (GGA, 2022) (JPG, 274KB)

Examples of typical early timber fencing to Old Sellicks Hill Road, now in various states of decay (GGA, 2022). Examples of typical early timber fencing to Old Sellicks Hill Road, now in various states of decay (GGA, 2022). (JPG, 269KB)

Slate culvert running beneath Old Sellicks Hill Road (GGA, 2022). Slate culvert running beneath Old Sellicks Hill Road (GGA, 2022). (JPG, 320KB)

Mid-19th century quarry site located immediately west of Old Sellicks Hill Road, near Pedler’s Creek Bridge (GGA, 2022). Mid-19th century quarry site located immediately west of Old Sellicks Hill Road, near Pedler’s Creek Bridge (GGA, 2022). (JPG, 274KB)

Excavations to Old Sellicks Hill Road, gouged hole in stone possibly relates to dynamite insertion (GGA, 2022). Excavations to Old Sellicks Hill Road, gouged hole in stone possibly relates to dynamite insertion (GGA, 2022). (JPG, 280KB)

Typical excavated stone to Old Sellicks Hill Road, one of many such examples lining the original c.1859 roadway (GGA, 2022). Typical excavated stone to Old Sellicks Hill Road, one of many such examples lining the original c.1859 roadway (GGA, 2022). (JPG, 236KB)

Attractive scenic vista from southern portion of Old Sellicks Hill Road, looking north-west (GGA, 2022). Attractive scenic vista from southern portion of Old Sellicks Hill Road, looking north-west (GGA, 2022). (JPG, 160KB)

Location

Old Sellicks Hill Road, Sellicks Hill 5174  View Map

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