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The Towers
6-9 The Eyrie, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No 6672
The Towers
6-9 The Eyrie, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No 6672
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Statement of Significance
One of the region's largest and most elaborate buildings - historicallyand architecturally significant. For long, one of the region's mostfamous wineries. Its unique architectural style, with a mixing orarchitectural elements in distinct building stages, make isarchitecturally significant. (Tansley, 1978)
The house is architecturally notable for the way in which the earlyhouse has been combined with substantial later additions and isimportant also for both its cellars and as a very late example ofcastellated Gothic architecture, applied in this case to an otherwiseClassical revival design. The porch is an unusual and notable feature.(RNE, 005703)
The Towers has significant associations with the development ofviticulture in the Yarra Valley which was centred on Lilydale. It was anarea renowned for the high quality of its wines. Although the complex isof uncertain architectural origins, it is representative of an importantfacet of architectural style in the Victorian era. (VHR, H612)
The house is architecturally notable for the way in which the earlyhouse has been combined with substantial later additions and isimportant also for both its cellars and as a very late example ofcastellated Gothic architecture, applied in this case to an otherwiseClassical revival design. The porch is an unusual and notable feature.(RNE, 005703)
The Towers has significant associations with the development ofviticulture in the Yarra Valley which was centred on Lilydale. It was anarea renowned for the high quality of its wines. Although the complex isof uncertain architectural origins, it is representative of an importantfacet of architectural style in the Victorian era. (VHR, H612)
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The Towers - Physical Description 1
This large elaborate homestead has two notable towers. (Tansley, 1978) The Towers has had its grounds subdivided and is now on a suburban allotment. (RNE, 005703)
The Towers - Physical Conditions
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Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra Ranges - Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2000
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THE TOWERSVictorian Heritage Register H0612
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LILYDALE RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMSVictorian Heritage Register H2044
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CASHIN BROTHERS FLOUR MILLVictorian Heritage Inventory
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"1890"Yarra City
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"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
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"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
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177 Fenwick StreetYarra City
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19 Cambridge StreetYarra City
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2 Derby StreetYarra City
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