Original Toodyay Townsite Precinct

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12184

Location

West Toodyay

Location Details

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1860, Constructed from 1836

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 28 Jun 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Aug 1998 Category 3

Statement of Significance

West Toodyay has historic value as it demonstrates the extent and form of the original townsite. The precinct has aesthetic values as the collection of buildings demonstrate early methods of construction and make a valuable contribution to the streetscape. The precinct has social value as a demonstration of the former way of life in small rural communities.

Physical Description

This precinct includes S. Ferguson's Cottage, Royal Oak Inn, Highland Laddie, Queens Head Inn, Military Barracks, Everett's Cottage, West Toodyay Bridge, Sheep Yards/Shepherds Hut. Refer to individual places for details.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: High

Condition

Generally Good

Place Type

Precinct or Streetscape

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Other
Original Use COMMERCIAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

18 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

21 Jun 2019

Disclaimer

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.