Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
Pettit Lane Bonniefield
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The site of Pettit's two storey farmhouse has historic significance given its connection to the Pettit family and the early settlement of the district.
Physical Description
1996
Stone ruins only of the former two-storey house.
2004
The stone ruins have been removed.
History
The original tillage lease on this location was taken up by Robert Pettit in 1865.
Pettit suffered many trials on his small farm and despite floods and being burnt out three times, he battled on. In stages, he built a two storey stone home for his family.
(Source: Bain, M.A., "Ancient Landmarks", UWA Press, Perth, 1975)
2004
The ruins and the remnant palm tree are no longer visible. The block has been subdivided into four lots. Travelling north from the railway line on Pettit Lane the house site is in the third lot, about 150m east of the road.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Low
Condition
Site only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
18 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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