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Robertson's Homestead
Calder Highway; Sydenham Park, KEILOR VIC 3036 - Property No 34

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1659 - Brimbank City Council Post-contact Cultural Heritage Study 1998
1659 - Brimbank City Council Post-contact Cultural Heritage Study 1998
1659 - Brimbank City Council Post-contact Cultural Heritage Study 1998
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Statement of Significance

Statement of Significance

Of regional significance as a rare and intact bluestone homestead relating to the first phase of European occupation and pastoral economy in the Keilor -Werribee basalt plains. Also of architectural significance as a demonstrative example of the architectural style imported into the colony, predominantly by British settlers and which is reflected in the fine stonework and decorative detail with possible Scottish influence.
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    • Physical Description 1

      Robertson's Homestead - Physical Description 1

      Description

      Robertson's bluestone homestead is substantially intact, with its verandah and four decorated chimney stacks. Constructed in axe-cut coursed basalt with rendered chimneys, drafted margins to corners and window and door openings, and slate roof featuring narrow eaves. A concave verandah across the north facade (front entrance) appears to be at least partially reconstructed. The other farm buildings have been demolished, although evidence of foundations can be identified and the quarry which supplied stone can be seen on the edge of the river valley escarpment about 100 metres north of the homestead. Robertson's homestead is located at the end of the access road to Keilor Public Golf Course.

      Physical Conditions

      Robertson's Homestead - Physical Conditions

      Condition/integrity

      Good. Some alteration to the verandahs is evident and the outbuildings are 20th century.

      Historical Australian Themes

      Robertson's Homestead - Historical Australian Themes

      3 Developing local, regional and national economies
      3.5 Developing primary production

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Brimbank - Brimbank City Council Post-contact Cultural Heritage Study

      Author: G. Vines
      Year: 2000
      Grading: Local

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