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Tulchan Ruins

Location

335 Hamilton Highway, Fyansford, FYANSFORD VIC 3221 - Property No 299130

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

C Listed - Local Signficance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

The ruins of Tulchan (cottage, outbuildings and retaining wall) are scientifically significant at a Regional level for their potential to yield evidence of the lifestyle at one of the earliest farms established at Fyansford and the Geelong district. It is historically significant at a Local level for its association with many early Fyansford farming families and the evolution of developments in the broader community. It is also historically significant as a now rare surviving example of aspects of Fyansford heritage. Overall, the Tulchan ruins are of Local Significance. Recommendation:That a Conservation Management Plan be carried out on the site, which should further investigate the archaeological potential of the site and comparative analysis with similar sites in Victoria.

Reference

1. R. Baldwin, 'Through the Clyde Country' in the Investigator, vol.2, no.1, February, 1967, pp.12-14. 2. P.L. Brown (ed.), Clyde Company Papers 1841-1845 & 1851-1853, vols.3 & 5, p.278 & 603. 3. Beaurepaire, The Stepping Stone: A History of the Shire of Bannockburn, p.24, 30. 4. Shire of Bannockburn Rate Books. 5. Sands & McDougall's Directory of Victoria.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Residence