Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
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Location
LOT 55 Geraldton-Mount Magnet Rd Ardingly
Location Details
South side of road, immediately west of Ardingly South Road.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Dec 2015 |
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 | 25 Jul 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Jun 2014 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
O'Brien's Farmhouse Ruin has some local historic significance only as an example of a farmhouse of its era. It is indicative of how agricultural development and larger farm holdings have impacted on the viability of some older farmhouses.
Physical Description
Located approximately 1 kilometre south of the Geraldton-Mullewa Road, and several hundred metres west of the Ardingly South Road, the farmhouse ruins are set on a gentle rise with several gum trees nearby. Facing north, the farmhouse is square in plan form with a verandah all around. The walls of the building are rendered concrete block while the hipped roof is clad with asbestos sheeting which extends over the verandahs at the same pitch. The verandah to the north facade Is mostly collapsed with additional sections of roof sheeting missing. A brick chimney punctuates the eastern roofscape. The timber verandah posts are supported on rendered masonry piers with masonry infill. There is an outside dunny located on the westem side of the house. The building appears to have been uninhabited for many years. There is a raised rendered plaque on the northern wall with the following inscription: "ERR 25.02.44".
History
It is believed that O'Brien's Farmhouse was constructed in 1944.
Integrity/Authenticity
Original Fabric: Partly collapsed
Condition
Poor
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
09 Dec 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
18 Mar 2021Disclaimer
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