KERR FARM SITE
1780-1882 BOUNDARY ROAD MOUNT COTTRELL, WYNDHAM CITY
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Statement of Significance
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KERR FARM SITE - History
The original European settler here was James kerr during the mid 1850s. The land was used for farming. The Kerrs lived on this land parcel and farmed it until the late 1880s when the property changed ownership, but not usage patterns.KERR FARM SITE - Interpretation of Site
The site represents a standard example of 19th century farming on the werribee Plains. All of the bluestone structures are in a ruined state (some more than others). The site appears as an area where people lived (on a small holding), and farmed for a generation. As one generation moved n, another came through with diffrent farming practices, letting the previous materials fall into ruin.
KERR FARM SITE - Archaeological Significance
This site is of medium archaeological significance. Although in a ruinous state, there is substantial remains from a past farming era. The small dam area with placed bluestone steps is of interest as an unusual feature in a rural setting. The house site would be of interest for archaeoplogical excavation to obtain a representation of material remains from a single family's occupation.
KERR FARM SITE - Historical Significance
The historical significance of this site is assessed as medium due to its ability to express a past farming era and way of life. Again the dam (bathing area) stands out as an interesting and unusual feature of luxury in a predominantly working environment.
Heritage Inventory Description
KERR FARM SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
the site consists of the ruins of a dressed bluestone cottage, with remnants of lime render and an associated bluestone structure. A drystone wall hoouse paddock and several drystone wall enclosures. A stand of four gum trees exists near the house ruins. A haystack area 9enclosed) and two dams (one with faced bluestone steps going into it).
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HO110 - Kerr Farm SiteMelton City
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Dry Stone Wall F182 - Boundary Road BoundaryMelton City
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Dry Stone Wall F93 - Internal Property BoundaryMelton City
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