Ravenswood Barn

Statement of Significance

Ravenswood Barn is a fine example of an English style barn, and is characteristic of early
European settlers’ farms.
Ravenswood Barn is associated with Captain John Thomas, who is significant in the
development of Ravenswood.

Physical Description

Large red brick construction - various types of bricks have been used at the front and side indicating reconstruction at some stage. Jarrah loft windows.

History

Part of the farm of Captain John Thomas (b. Wales, 1815, arr. WA 1829), who took up
farming in the Kelmscott district where he was attacked by Yagan. He gave up farming
shortly after to become a fisherman. He owned his own boat, the Emma, and, when this
was wrecked, he built a larger schooner, the Empress.
Thomas married Elizabeth (née Cooper) and they had seven children, who helped run the
farming property at Ravenswood. He died in 1907.
In 2009, Lot 6 was subdivided and a sales office was constructed adjacent to Ravenswood
Barn. The office is to be removed upon sale of majority of land. Minor restoration works to
the Barn were undertaken at this time.
It has been suggested that the place was used as a Cobb & Co changing station, but no
evidence has been found to support this.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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