Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
22 New St York
Location Details
in MI as 16 Newcastle St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1858
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 10 Dec 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Mar 1985 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
|
Statement of Significance
Kairey Cottage,16 Newcastle Street is a rare remaining example of Victorian Georgian period mud brick and shingle cottage that is an integral element of the early development on the east side of the Avon River, and in Newcastle Street in particular. Its association with Pensioner Guard Walter Rickey who built and lived in the cottage with his family, is of considerable importance and further informs the local landmark that makes a significant contribution to the history and historical townscape of York.
Physical Description
The single storey with a high-pitched hipped shingle roof is set in quaint cottage garden. Tall rendered chimney break the roof line.
History
Built by Walter (William) Rickey (1808-1875) who was an Enrolled Pensioner Guard. He arrived in 1853 with his wife Maria and 2 daughters, one born at sea, another eight children came later. He served in the Crimea War and was granted land in York; town lots 1862 and 1867. He employed a Ticket-of-leave man in 1868 for thrashing. An undated newspaper article, possibly 1970s, records that Mrs Georgia Efford and Miss Barbara Bennetts of Kalamunda purchased the place that was derelict and had been condemned. Their storey was that Kairey Cottage was named after John Kairey who was a convict guard on a ship arriving in 1851. He was classed as a war pensioner having been wounded in the army. He lived in the cottage with his wife (Catheine) and daughter. Next, William Wedgewood (grandson of the founder of Wedgewood pottery), his wife and 12 children lived in the 5-room cottage and various outbuildings. Mrs Efford and Miss Bennetts reshingled the cottage and restored it.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Good
Authenticity: Good
Condition
Fair/good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Other Earth |
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Oct 2020Disclaimer
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