Local Government
Mt Marshall
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Left off Bencubbin-Trayning Rd 2 k S of Bencubbin
Location Details
On private property
Construction Date
Constructed from 1928
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
An example of early way of storing grain on the farms. There is a more complete example in the district but this one is significant in that it was built by BWG Hopwood, the gentleman who named the wheat variety "Bencubbin".
Physical Description
Originally , circular wall of stone rendered, an iron roof, six windows and a ladder attached to the wall. Roof and window material now missing.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Only walls intact, roof and windows messing.
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Silo or Grain Shed |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Silo or Grain Shed |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
25 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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