Heritage Places
Heritage Place Details
| LOCATION |
| Map |
Show Map
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| Address |
Victor Harbor Road MOUNT COMPASS |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Development Plan |
Alexandrina Council |
| Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
Dwelling - The Government Roadman's House |
| Registered Name |
Dwelling - The Roadman's House |
| Significance |
This structure was built in 1872 by George Way, the Government Roadman. The structure contains rare surviving examples of vernacular building techniques, in particular the intact lath and daub walls. The lean-to section at the rear is built of sawn red gum slabs. Two massive stone chimneys form most of the eastern wall of the building. Original matchboard ceilings and most door and window fittings remain intact. Some matchboard linings are covered with the original newspapers from the date of construction. It is the oldest surviving building in Mt. Compass. |
| Subject Index |
Residential - Cottage |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
27-SEP-1990 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Alexandrina |
| State Heritage ID |
14048 |
| Heritage Number |
14976 |
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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 |
CL 6206/1 H150800 S415 |
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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