GOODMANS STONE COTTAGE REMNANTS

410 COOPER STREET EPPING, WHITTLESEA CITY

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Victorian Heritage Inventory

Statement of Significance

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  • History

    GOODMANS STONE COTTAGE REMNANTS - History

    H7822-#### (Goodman's Stone Cottage Remnants) in Epping (City of Whittlesea) contains the archaeological

    remains of a mid-19th century stone farmer's cottage, probably dating from the 1860s.

    Archaeological features include a rectangular, stone-line cellar or well, various stone features with

    associated stone and brick rubble, a raised cobbled pathway, a round well, a larger stone rubble pile

    (possibly former stables or milking shed) and an associated stone enclosure.

    The site has the potential to provide information about the domestic and occupational lifestyles of early

    dairy farmers in the District.

    How is it Significant?

    The site is of archaeological historical significance to the City of Whittlesea.

    Why is it Significant?

    The site is significant to the City of Whittlesea for the following reasons:

    Goodman's Stone Cottage Remnants is of archaeological significance because it has the potential to offer

    clues regarding the construction and layout of an early dairy farming complex, as well as provide information

    regarding both the domestic and occupational lifestyles of early dairy farmers.

    Goodman's Stone Cottage Remnants is of historical significance because it is associated with pastoralist,

    politician and barrister Charles Campbell, the third son Robert Campbell, one-time NSW Colonial Treasurer

    and head of a highly successful mercantile dynasty in NSW. Campbell was one of the early freehold

    landholders and land speculators in Victoria. The site is also associated with the early establishment of the

    dairy industry in the District.

    Interpretation of Site

    GOODMANS STONE COTTAGE REMNANTS - Interpretation of Site

    The site is considered to be the remains of a mid-19th century dairy farm, including the remains of a stone cottage, stables or dairy, and associated landscape features.

    Archaeological Significance

    GOODMANS STONE COTTAGE REMNANTS - Archaeological Significance

    The site is of archaeological significance because the site has the potential to provide information about the lifestyles of early dairy farmers and also for early hut construction techniques.

    Historical Significance

    GOODMANS STONE COTTAGE REMNANTS - Historical Significance

    Goodmans Cottage is the remains of a mid-19th century stone farmer's cottage, probably dating from the 1860s.

    Archaeological features include a rectangular, stone-line cellar or well, various stone features with

    associated stone and brick rubble, a raised cobbled pathway, a round well, a larger stone rubble pile

    (possibly former stables or milking shed) and an associated stone enclosure.

    The site has the potential to provide information about the domestic and occupational lifestyles of early

    dairy farmers in the District.

    How is it Significant?

    The site is of archaeological historical significance to the City of Whittlesea.

    Why is it Significant?

    The site is significant to the City of Whittlesea for the following reasons:

    Goodman's Stone Cottage Remnants is of archaeological significance because it has the potential to offer

    clues regarding the construction and layout of an early dairy farming complex, as well as provide information

    regarding both the domestic and occupational lifestyles of early dairy farmers.

    Goodman's Stone Cottage Remnants is of historical significance because it is associated with pastoralist,

    politician and barrister Charles Campbell, the third son Robert Campbell, one-time NSW Colonial Treasurer

    and head of a highly successful mercantile dynasty in NSW. Campbell was one of the early freehold

    landholders and land speculators in Victoria. The site is also associated with the early establishment of the

    dairy industry in the District.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    GOODMANS STONE COTTAGE REMNANTS - Heritage Inventory Description

    The site consists of several stone features including a stone-lined rectangular cellar or well structure, a stone-lined path (possibly cobbled), a stone-lined round well , stone and brick features that are likely to be the cottage building remnants, a more extensive stone rubble area that may be stable remnants and a stone enclosure that may be stable yards
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