Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
925 Clackline-Toodyay Rd Hoddys Well
Location Details
GPS: 0450775 6499174
Other Name(s)
Chrimes Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 14 Oct 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place has historic value for its association with early settler Lieutenant Frederick Slade, railway workers from the 1880's and the Chrimes family. The well is of historic value as a remnant from the expansion of the district in the 1880's when railway workers camped at the site. The site has research value as it has potential to contain subsurface archaeological remains.
Physical Description
The well was not inspected but advised that it is fenced out and covered with wooden planks, constructed of stone and in good condition.
The house is a mudbrick rendered cottage with a replaced iron roof and surrounded by verandahs. Colonial style windows and a half hipped roof are present. The building is of a very simple style in a bushland setting.
History
This is part of Location X granted to H.G. Smith which was taken up by Lieutenant Frederick Slade after Smith died in 1841. He named the property 'Glenavon'. Slade appointed William Dodd as a policeman and leased him a small enclosure and house near 'Glenavon' where Dodd later conducted a store. By 1926 Mr masters, who owned 'Glenavon' sold a portion to Mr. Cutler. Hoddy's Well was used by railway construction workers when they established a camp at the site in 1886 and has been used by travellers for many years. The original cottage was abandoned after a flood. The existing cottage was built in about 1836 by Mr Chrimes.
Integrity/Authenticity
Dwelling
Integrity: Low-Medium
Authenticity: Medium
Well
Integrity: High
Authenticity: High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Water Tower |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Other | RENDER | Other Render |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
21 Oct 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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