Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
68 Henry Rd York
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
|
Statement of Significance
Peppercorn Cottage, 68 Henry Road is significant as a fine representative example of a stone built Victorian Georgian residence that makes contribution to the historic townscape of York.
Physical Description
The modest scale resident is set close to the road with a low picket front boundary fence and timber arbour central to the front entry of the residence. Single storey with a simple hipped roof it has a separate skillion front veranda supported by square timber posts with decorative lace brackets that extend to form a narrow valance. The random coursed face stone evidences rendered window surrounds. The symmetrical frontage has a central front door flanked by single multi-paned windows. Tall corbelled brick chimneys are evident at each end of the hipped roof.
The residence was damaged in 1968 earthquake and then restored.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/high
Condition
Fair/good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
20 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2020Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.