Barn - Nyamutin Farm

Author

Shire of Cuballing

Place Number

07236

Location

1380 Neamutin Rd East Popanyinning

Location Details

Local Government

Cuballing

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 30 Sep 1996 3

Statement of Significance

The barn is typical of outbuildings associated with farming properties in the State. It is indicative of a way of life prior to the common use of motorised transport.

Physical Description

The building is constructed of coursed random rubble stone walls. The building has timber floors, and a shingie rcof construction which was replaced with cgi in 1950.

History

The barn was originally used as stables, chaff house and storage for the Nyamutin farm. The barn was often used as a meeting place for people in the district, with dances being held regularly.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY: High Degree AUTHENTICITY: High Degree

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Silo or Grain Shed
Other Use FARMING\PASTORAL Stable
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Shed or Barn

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall STONE Other Stone

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Grazing, pastoralism & dairying

Creation Date

28 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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