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Gnarpurt homestead, Stables, Cottage, Woolshed & Chapel

Location

Lower Darnington Road, LISMORE VIC 3324 - Property No B1135

File Number

B1135

Level

Local

[1/8]
B1135 Gnarpurt Lismore
[2/8]
B1135 Gnarpurt Lismore
[3/8]
B1135 Gnarpurt Interior
[4/8]
B1135 Chapel
[5/8]
B1135 Manager's Cottage
[6/8]
B1135 Stables
[7/8]
B1135 Woolshed
[8/8]
B1135 Woolshed Rear

Statement of Significance

Homestead Complex Statement of Significance.
The date of construction of the bluestone homestead is unknown. However, the woolshed and shearer's quarters were built in 1880 by Alexander Hamilton, while the chapel was built in 1867 by Adam Swanston Robertson. At this time the property was known as 'Little Corangamite' or 'Kinloch Abbert'.
Classified:Local 02/01/1956

Chapel Statement of Significance
.A bluestone chapel erected as part of the Gnarpurt homested complex in 1867 and reputed to be the smallest church in the state, measuring only 8m x 4.5m.
Classified:Regional 07/03/1968

Group