Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
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Location
936 Layman Rd Wonnerup
Location Details
In the grounds of Wonnerup House, Layman Road, Wonnerup. REGISTERED AS PART OF 0424
Other Name(s)
Old Wonnerup School & Teacher's House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1874, Constructed from 1873
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Aug 2014 |
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 | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Sep 1974 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Wonnerup School & Teacher’s house, a set of timber buildings in the Victorian Georgian style has cultural heritage significance for their close historic associations with the Wonnerup House and its founders, the Layman family. They exemplify the local building style of the late 19th century, resting on land once belonging to George Layman, a local landowner. He was also one of the sponsors of the school that operated from 1874 t0 1912. The growth of the school and teacher’s house was a mirror of the development of the local farming and timber industries. The schoolroom and teacher’s house demonstrate Government involvement in education in the district between 1872 and 1912.
Today, the School Room Precinct remains to be a significant visual landmark.
Physical Description
Timber framed and timber shingled roofed buildings in a landscaped setting.
The two buildings consisting the school and the teacher’s house rest in a L-shaped manner within a timber fence enclosure. Both buildings were designed in the Victorian Georgian architectural style with timber weatherboard cladding and timber shingle roofing.
History
In 1873, the site was granted for educational use and upon completion the school became the bustling pedagogic venue for local residents. The teacher’s house was added in 1884.
Integrity/Authenticity
High Degree/High Degree
Integrity Notes: The place retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place retains a high degree of authenticity.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1031 | Conservation Plan for Wonnerup Homestead Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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