BLUESTONE COTTAGE ST PATRICKS
3483 PENSHURST WARRNAMBOOL ROAD MINHAMITE, MOYNE SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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BLUESTONE COTTAGE ST PATRICKS - History
The land on which the bluestone cottage is located was originally part of Matthew Gibb's St Patricks Day run and subsequently purchased by him as part of pre-emptive right. After his death in 1874 the land was leased then purchased in 1881 by Robert & Joseph Whitehead. In 1908 the property passed to John Anderson, then in 1911 subdivided and the southern part sold to Frances Staughton. In 1920 it was owned by William Andrews and has passed through numerous hands. In 1976 the land was subdivided into two lots with most of the pre-emptive right part of 1/PS118071. Currently the land is used for dairying.
The bluestone cottage most likely dates from the 1850s to the 1870s because the probate records of Gibb show that various structures were located on his run, although no specific mention is made of the bluestone cottage. No specific historical information has been found that mentions the bluestone cottage (Blake 2011).
Additional details of the place history is found in Blake (2011).
BLUESTONE COTTAGE ST PATRICKS - Interpretation of Site
Phases in the development of the site: Place is likely represents a single phase of occupation dating to the mid- to late- 19th century. The place likely represents original settler domestic dwelling and / or workers dwelling of Gibbs St Patrick Days run in the mid- to late 19th century. Activities represented: domestic day-to-day living and work.
BLUESTONE COTTAGE ST PATRICKS - Archaeological Significance
The place has been assessed having moderate scientific (archaeological) significance. Although the place is a common example of a bluestone cottage of the early pastoral industry in Western Victoria, it is in good condition and has moderate potential to contribute additional information. There is potential for additional archaeological remains and portable relics to be present within and surrounding the structure. Archaeological remains may be associated with subfloor deposits, while portable relics may be found under the current heavy grass cover surrounding the building. These may relate to the period of occupation and the activities conducted at the place. The period of occupation and activities of the was unable to be demonstrated with certainty from the historical research, therefore any archaeological remains may contribute to a better understanding of the place.
Heritage Inventory Description
BLUESTONE COTTAGE ST PATRICKS - Heritage Inventory Description
The topography is characterised by deeply weathered volcanic plain and the land has been worked and improved for dairy pasture. All original vegetation has been removed. Standing structures include thebluestone cottage with corrugated iron roof. Surrounding buildings are associated with modern dairy infrastructure (sheds, yards, tracks, etc).The place extent is defined as the boundary of standing structure (cottage) with a 10m buffer (40m x 30m). Apart from the standing structure, no other surface features or artefacts were found. The condition of thebuilding is in relatively good condition, although corrugated iron is missing from roof and weather is entering the building.
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BLUESTONE COTTAGE ST PATRICKSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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