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Level of Significance

  • File
  • Local
  • Regional
  • State
  • National

Age (approx)

100yrs

Trees

2

Diameter

1m

Height - 11m

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Details

Common name
Canary Island Date Palm
Botanical name
Phoenix canariensis
Type
Specimen
Condition
Excellent
Municipality
Break O'Day Council (TAS)
Location
St Helens War Memorial Cecilia Street St Helens TAS 7216
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Contemporary association (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Commemorative (Historic)
  • Event (Historic)
Date of measurement
14 Apr 2014
Date of classification
14 Apr 2014

Statement of Significance

The St Helens War Memorial is of state significance because of the pivotal use of trees within its formal design. The cenotaph is flanked by the two Canary Island Date Palms in front of a screen of 4 Cedars. The War Memorial is an important community focues and a major element in Cecilia Street, the main street of St Helens

Notes

An indicative measurement of the Cedrus deodara froming the rear screen to the Cenotaph are height 16m, girth 2.5m and canopy (N-S) 12m