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BLUESTONE COTTAGE
Macarthur-Penshurst Road PENSHURST, Southern Grampians Shire

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Bluestone cottage located on the north side of the Macarthur-Penshurst Road, about 1.5kms west of the township of Penshurst, is a small vernacular building of two rooms, possibly dating from the 1850s. There has been a small timber extension to the north, and at the rear there is a small brick outbuilding which is close to collapse. The buildings are in poor and ruinous condition, but retain a high degree of integrity.

How is it significant?
The Bluestone Cottage in the Macarthur-Penshurst Road is of historical significance to the Southern Grampians shire and to the township of Penshurst.

Why is it significant?
The Bluestone Cottage in the Macarthur-Penshurst Road is of historical significance as an example of the small landholdings and farms surrounding the early townships of the Shire. It provides us with information and evidence of a past way of life.
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    • Physical Conditions

      BLUESTONE COTTAGE - Physical Conditions

      The cottage is in very poor condition and has been crudely repaired on the north side. The outbuilding is ruinous and a dangerous condition.

      Physical Description 1

      BLUESTONE COTTAGE - Physical Description 1

      The bluestone cottage located on Section 14, Allotment 47 is a small two roomed single storey bluestone cottage. The hipped roof is covered with corrugated iron. The windows are casements, suggesting an early date. There has been a small timber extension to the north. A verandah, possibly not original, has been demolished. Towards the rear there is a small brick outbuilding which is close to collapse.

      Historical Australian Themes

      BLUESTONE COTTAGE - Historical Australian Themes

      Theme 8 Developing Australia's cultural life
      8.12 Living in and around Australian homes
      8.14 Living in the country and rural settlements

      Usage/Former Usage

      BLUESTONE COTTAGE - Usage/Former Usage

      vacant and abandoned

      Integrity

      BLUESTONE COTTAGE - Integrity

      good degree of integrity

      Physical Description 2

      BLUESTONE COTTAGE - Physical Description 2

      David Page, labourer, first owner of the land.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study

      Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
      Year: 2002
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