Local Government
Cambridge
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
18 Barrett St Wembley
Location Details
Catherine McAuley Centre
Other Name(s)
(part of early development of the site)
Old Benedictine Monastery
Stables - Catherine McAuley Centre
Construction Date
Constructed from 1859
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Nov 2018 | Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Dec 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The building is of historic significance because it marks the earliest period of settlement on the south side of Lake Monger by the Benedictine Monks.
It is of aesthetic significance for it's rustic qualities relating the construction methods used by the first European settlers to the area.
It is of social significance as the earliest extant evidence of the life of the Benedictine Monks and subsequent religious orders in the areas.
Physical Description
Random rubble with limewash. Simple rectangular form with simple timber door and window frames from rough sawn timber, Original shingled roof has been replaced with short sheets of corrugated iron.
History
This building is thought to have been part of the Benedictine Monastry Complex built in 1859. It is thought to have been used as a stable but could have been a storage room for machinery or produce. The building claimed to be the State's second oldest extant building, however comparitive evidence does not support this claim.
Integrity/Authenticity
The site has been excavated adjacent to the building on the southern side which reduces the authenticity of the building setting. The building has lost some original fabric through restoration over time.
Condition
Fair-Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused | |
| Original Use | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
05 Feb 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2019Disclaimer
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.