Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
Cnr Queen Victoria & Burt Sts Fremantle
2, 4 & 6 Burt St, Fremantle and 62 & 64 Tuckfield St, Fremantle. Also bounded by Tuckfield & Burt Streets, and Canning Hwy Inc: Rifle & Gun cottages, married qtrs, Orderly rm Guard hse fmr, Quarter masters store, gym, AA gun park, aid post museum, officers' mess, military hospital fmr, garage, horse & cart shed fmr, master gunners store, naval store,
Victoria Barracks
Fremantle
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | |
| Commonwealth List | Classified | 22 Jun 2004 | |
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 1997 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1A | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Oct 1980 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
The group of redbrick and limestone buildings has a significant homogeneity of restrained architectural style. The group is environmentally important in its siting on high ground overlooking the harbour and has historical relevance as a military establishment.
The limestone knoll on the south end of the river crossing on the approach to Fremantle is named on the earliest maps as Cantonment Hill. No permanent buildings appear to have been built on the site until work commenced on the present barracks in 1910. Designed and documented by the Public Works Department, the principal architect reported in September 1911 that the builder, J E Carrick, had completed the first stage at a cost of 12,848 pounds. A new barrack, the same size and shape as the original was completed by the same builder in 1913, together with "a hospital, a residence for the C.O., quarters for two officers and a Warrant Officer, and a block of quarters for married NCO's" The central building which links the twp barracks wings was not inserted until the 1930's.
Assessment 1980 This is on eof the few complete groups of historical buildings existing in Western Australia today where most of the buildings involved were constructed in a relatively short period (1910 - 1913). This has resulted in a very fine grouping around the Central parade Ground of carefully related buildings, constructed in similar styles and materials and dominated by the massiveness of the traditional main Barracks Block. After nearly sixty years of service these buildings are still in good condition considering the nature of the materials used. Generally brickwork is in excellent condition although mortar requires touching up in exposed conditions. The limestone used was quarried in Cottesloe in an area bound by Marmion, Broome, Eric and Napier streets. Although basically sound und some of the stonework has suffered on the surfaces on exposed elevations of the Barracks Block. Much of the external joinery, especially in the main Barracks Block, will require replacing in the not too distant future. The tiles roofs are generally in good condition at this time as it is obvious that the original tiles have been replaced.
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9438 | Artillery Barracks, Fremantle proposed lots 2, 3 & 4 interpretation strategy. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2009 |
| 8880 | Artillery Barracks Fremantle, Western Australia. Heritage management plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
| 7467 | Fremantle : beyond the Round House. | Book | 2005 |
| 6306 | Inquiry into the Western Australian Army Museum and the Fremantle Artillery Barracks. | Report | 2001 |
| 9916 | Fremantle Artillery Barracks | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
| 1210 | Artillery Barracks Fremantle: Conservation Plan (Victoria Barracks) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MILITARY | Barracks |
| Present Use | MILITARY | Barracks |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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