Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
3381 Great Southern Hwy York
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860
Demolition Year
0Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 11 Jul 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
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Statement of Significance
The Southoban Convict ruins are historically significant for the associations with convict period of York’s development, with the convict Richard Newport, and for the location of the ruins adjacent to the original Perth to York Road suggesting Newport’s likely involvement in the construction of the original road.
Physical Description
Ruin of the original stone building used to house convicts. Stone remnants indicate the size of the rectangular cottage.
History
Richard Newport Convict No.881 arrived on the Miden in 1851. His occupation was recorded as an ostler (taking care of horses at an inn). Newport married Margaret Neagle and they settled on a farm at Six Mile Brook on the Perth to York Road.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6079 | Images CD No. 12 : Wheatbelt assessments January 2003. | C D Rom | 2003 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Gaol |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
20 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Nov 2020Disclaimer
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