Local Government
Mingenew
Region
Midwest
Mingenew-Morawa Rd Mingenew
Mingenew-Morawa Road (3 kms from Mingenew)
Mingenew
Midwest
Constructed from 1870
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 01 Jul 1996 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Oct 1996 | Category 1 | |
The Bam is considered to be of considerable significance locally, and of some significance at the State level. It should be considered for entry into the State register of Heritage places.
The building adjoins the Lockier River and stands some 25m from the road reserve beyond a grove of eucalyptus where it is clearly visible to passers-by. The building measures 10.5m x 13m overall and comprises the main area of the barn, of stone construction under a corrugated iron gable roof, with two small rooms on the north side under a skillion roof, one with a fireplace. The building was partly restored in early 1994.
The Enanty Barn is one of the oldest extant buildings in the Mingenew district. It was constructed as an accommodation/storage outcamp for shepherds who walked in their flocks for annual washing (in the adjacent Lockier River), and shearing. The building was partly restored with a grant from the Heritage Council and by community effort during the celebration of Mingenew's Centennial Year in 1994 - an event that generated a widespread common interest in the history and heritage of the district and guaranteed future public use of the bam.
Integrity: The wall fabric and basic form of the building is intact. Modifications: Doors changed, roof replaced, floor removed
Good (portion restored), fair (other)
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mingenew 1846-1986". | Mingenew Historical Society | 1988 | |
| WHELANS Conservation Plan for Enanty Barn, Mingenew (Draft). | 1995 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5921 | Off-shears : the story of shearing sheds in Western Australia. | Book | 2002 |
| 1414 | Conservation plan for the Enanty Barn Mingenew. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 545 | Conservation of Enanty Barn : conservation incentive program 1992/93. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Sandstone, other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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