Heritage Places
Heritage Place Details
| LOCATION |
| Map |
Show Map
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| Address |
631 Glynburn Road BEAUMONT |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Development Plan |
Burnside Council |
| Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
'Beaumont House', Stables, Shed and Olive Grove |
| Registered Name |
"Beaumont House" |
| Significance |
Beaumont House is historically significant because of its association with individuals who have been prominent in shaping South Australia's social, political, agricultural and physical landscape.
Although the house exists largely through the efforts of Bishop Short, the first Bishop of Adelaide, his occupation of the residence was brief and of limited influence to his work in the development of the church.
The occupation of Samuel Davenport is of importance as most of his work originated from Beaumont House. Davenport was widely respected throughout the colony and his public life included roles as a politician, bank trustee, company director, colonial representative to international exhibitions, and president of many important colonial organisations. He was knighted in recognition of his contribution to South Australia.
Recognising potential in Adelaide's climate, Davenport became an exponent of new agricultural crops such as olives, almonds, figs and vines. His agricultural experimentation at Beaumont changed the landscape, with the district becoming known for its vineyards, orchards and olive groves, from which developed a significant local olive oil industry.
The trafficable flat roof of the 1849 brick cottage is notable as an unusual response to the climate of Adelaide. This experiment was an attempt to approach a new way of living with a different climate while maintaining a traditional plan type. The construction technique used is of considerable significance as it is to date the only known example in Australia. [Condensed from 'Beaumont House Conservation and Management Plan' (National Trust of SA, 1994) p86]
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| Subject Index |
Residential - Large House; Residential - Stables [Residential]; Farming and grazing - Shed; Parks, gardens and trees - Tree |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
24-JUL-1980 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Burnside |
| State Heritage ID |
10752 |
| Heritage Number |
8367 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 5475/292 F19035 A202 |
Disclaimer
While due care has been taken to ensure that the SA Heritage Places Database accurately reflects the South Australian Heritage Register and listings of Local Heritage Places in Development Plans, the State of South Australia does not accept liability for the use of the SA Heritage Database for any purpose. Users should consult the Department for Environment and Water - Heritage South Australia to confirm the listing of State Heritage Places and the relevant Development Plan for Local Heritage Places/Contributory Items.
In the majority of cases, the maps of State Heritage Places on this web site show the footprints of the most significant structures on a registered Place. However, sometimes they simply indicate the complete area of land comprising the Place. Work is proceeding to further refine the mapping of such places. It is also important to note that development control is not limited to the registered structures but extends to their setting and structures nearby (what is termed ‘development affecting’ a State Heritage Place). Hence it is vital that exact details of the listed place and implications for any proposed development be discussed with Heritage South Australia staff, as they cannot be deduced solely from the information on this web site. The inclusion of a place in the SA Heritage Register gives no right of public access. Permission to visit properties must be sought from the owners. The accuracy of the mapping of State Heritage Places is not guaranteed. Please contact Heritage SA ( https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/sa-heritage-register) if you believe there is an error.
GIS files
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