Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
936 Layman Rd Wonnerup
In the grounds of Wonnerup House, Layman Road, Wonnerup. REGISTERED AS PART OF 0424
Old Wonnerup School & Teacher's House
Busselton
South West
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Aug 2014 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Sep 1974 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
Significant very early farm complex restored by the National Trust. Built in 1859 on the site of original building of about 1837. One example of a one teacher schools, as a type. An example of the early practice of schools being 'sponsored' by local landowners.
Single room School House. Separate 2 room Teachers house. Weather board, shingle roof and visible from road opposite the gated to Wonnerup House. Historical significance because of connection with Wonnerup House and its founders. Main Building: Limestone and pit sawn timber. Limestone stables added by Jim Layman about 1900 Second Building: containing scullery, dairy, celar and kitchen. Scullery contains bread oven, wooden wash tubs and cheese press. Third Building: barn and byre
Assessment 1967 Original owner: Mr George Layman Date of original construction 1859 (main building), about 1837 - another building still standing to which two small brick rooms were later added. Builder: Mr George Layman
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1031 | Conservation Plan for Wonnerup Homestead Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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