Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
Location
L 201 Warren Rd Katanning
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Katanning Wine Cellars
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897 to 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 17 Apr 2018 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 1 | |
Statement of Significance
Piesse's Winery (fmr), Katanning includes a ruined Winery (1897) and Distllery Tower (1910). The place is significant for its connection to F Piesse. The Distillery is a rare example of a brick tower in the Federation Gothic style, and the Winery ruin demonstrates the the development of viticulture and butter produce. The ruins have archaeological potential.
Physical Description
Piesse's Winery (fmr), Katanning comprise a two story English bond red face brick Distillery Tower with a crenellated roofline constructed in 1910 in the Federation Gothic style, and an adjoining Winery Ruin constructed in 1897
History
The Winery was built in 1897 and became an award-winning WA winery. The Distillery Tower was added in 1910. The place was adandoned in 1923 but reopened in 1935 as a butter factory. The place was abandoned in 1942.
Archaeology
Archaeological potential to examine development of structure and organisation of space
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piesse, F. & C. | Architect | - | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Winery |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | RENDER | Cement Dressed |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
13 Nov 2017Disclaimer
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