'Banavie', shearing shed, 3340 Donald Stawell Road, MARNOO

Location

3340 Donald Stawell Road MARNOO, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The Shearing Shed at Banavie, 3340 Donald Stawell Road, Marnoo is significant as associated with the development of a successful breed of fine to medium wool after 1950, by Neil McLennan. The Banavie breed and the wool continues to be sought after by international buyers, especially in Germany and Italy.

Banavie Shearing Shed is historically and scientifically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the development of a successful breed of fine to medium wool after 1950, by Neil McLennan.

Overall, the Shearing Shed at Banavie, 3340 Donald Stawell Road, Marnoo is of LOCAL significance.

Group

Farming and Grazing

Category

Woolshed/Shearing Shed