Local Government
Plantagenet
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Eulap-Manurup Rd Mount Barker
Location Details
Manurup Block is part of Mount Barker Research Station
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 30 May 2014 |
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Statement of Significance
As part of the Mount Barker Research Station, Manurup Block has some scientific and social value as a research station but has little historic value to its recent establishment. A house on the site is associated with the earlier use of the property as a private farm but is of little to local significance.
Physical Description
The Manurup Block was originally a private farming property before its acquisition for use in associated with the Mt Barker Research Station (P25142). It comprises a small cluster of 5 buildings, including a house (dating from the original farm use) and 4 agricultural buildings. The House, Shearing Shed and Covered Sheep yards are located on one side of a road, and the Hay Shed and Fertiliser Shed on the other.
History
Manurup Block was established at an unknown date on the site of a private farm in association with the Mount Barker Research Station (est. 1968). Used in agricultural research in the areas of wheat and sheep. One house located on the property dates to the original private farm.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | SCIENTIFIC | Laboratory or Research Station |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Creation Date
30 May 2014Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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