BARASSI FARMHOUSE RUINS

Location

164 SCHICER GULLY ROAD GUILDFORD, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE

Level

Heritage Inventory Site

Statement of Significance

The 19th Century Swiss-Italian stone farmhouse, cellar ruins and stone wall associated with the Barassi family is of architectural, historic, and social significance to Guildford. These remains are to the north of the Passalaqua house. The ruins have a high potential for archaeological relics. The retention of these characteristic Swiss-Italian ruins and wall is desirable. Further research and assessment may result in the building being of local architectural and historic significance.

Group

Farming and Grazing

Category

Agriculture