WILLOUGHBY BEAN'S PARSONAGE
BREWERY ROAD ALBERTON, WELLINGTON SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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WILLOUGHBY BEAN'S PARSONAGE - History
Reverand Willoughby arrived in Gippsland in 1848 as the first resident minister (after a previous, financially unsuccessful, stint as a settler in the central coast region of NSW), establishing his residence between Alberton and Tarraville by 1851. He travelled widely in Gippsland in his official role, but his home base remained this residence until he left Gippsland in 1858. The house burned down in 1861 and there has been no known development since. It is possible that Bean held church services in his house, particularly in the first 2-3 years of occupation.WILLOUGHBY BEAN'S PARSONAGE - Interpretation of Site
The geophysical survey results are consistent with a contemporary image showing two buildings on the site. A garden (divided by a fence) appears to be located north of the structures. The artefact scatter is remarkably coherent for this type of Australian site and is consistent with the geophysical results.
Heritage Inventory Description
WILLOUGHBY BEAN'S PARSONAGE - Heritage Inventory Description
Gently sloping open paddoc, few visible distinguishing features except for low rise in centre.
Artefact scatter in south-east corner of field;overlaying sub-surface evidence of structures, fence, and a possible garden. These were revealed through geophysical survey.
Physical Conditions: Condition of sub-surface remains unknown, but presumed fragile.
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WILLOUGHBY BEAN'S PARSONAGEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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