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GIANT ROCK HOMESTEAD

Location

Giant Rock Road WOOTONG VALE, Southern Grampians Shire

File Number

221

Level

Stage 2 study complete

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Giant Rock Homestead is an asymmetrical timber house which overlooks a natural landscape feature of a giant rock. The house is constructed on a natural slope and looks over the valley to the broader landscape. The house is thought to date from after 1870, and have been built by the Gorman family. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design. The house is in ruinous condition and has a fair degree of integrity.

How is it significant?
Giant Rock Homestead is of historical significance to the Southern Grampians Shire as a heritage inventory site

Why is it significant?
Giant Rock homestead has historical significance for its association with the early selector family, the Gormans, who occupied the property for many years. It is of further historical significance as an example of a previous way of life, and an early appreciation of natural landscape features.

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