Reason for delisting

Built and opened in 1868 as the first of two Primitive Methodist Chapels for the district, the former Primitive Methodist Chapel at 27 High Street was also used as the first Willunga public school until 1877. In 1892 it was reported the building was closed as a chapel and school and was then used as a wine store. The building subsequently became a family home for the Herring family who purchased the building in 1914. Later usages include a veterinarian practice (c.1970s) and restaurant and café premises in the late 20th century. The building is currently used as accommodation facilities.

A c.1940 photograph indicates the extent to which the heritage fabric of the c.1868 building has been compromised. A number of modifications including the incorporation of stained-glass windows has further compromised the building’s integrity.

While being a significant local landmark associated with important developments within the township, the heritage fabric no longer represents this significance in its physical form.

More information about 27 High Street can be viewed here.

Reason for delisting

The 1999 Willunga Historic Conservation Zone study identified 18 St Andrews Terrace, Willunga as first occupied by Amy & Leo Corbett, later by the Dunn family. The 1999 survey noted the property had been purchased by Martin Dunstan’s father in 1924, then noted in a state of neglect with extensive reconstruction works undertaken in the 1930s. The porch doors were noted as having come from the demolished Bible Christian Chapel in Aldinga Street.

Current research has identified Land Title records dating back to 1917 when the property was owned by the Shepherd family. The Shepherds would transfer ownership to Basil Gladstone Dunstan in 1921, residing at the property until 1958. The property changed hands frequently in the latter half of the 20th century.

The earliest portions of the cottage are understood to date to the mid-19th century, though various periods of extensive additions have been undertaken in the 20th and 21st centuries.

While some historic character is retained by the dwelling’s small scale, original window openings etc., all original fabric has now been either replaced or concealed.

More information about 18 St Andrews Terrace can be viewed here.

Reason for delisting

The 1999 Willunga Historic Conservation Zone survey identified 26 St Andrews Terrace, Willunga as dating before 1851, when a land and dwelling were purchased by Richard Mortimer from farmer Thomas Hack. The house was inherited by Mortimer’s daughter Margaret in 1884 who married quarryman John Fridlington and lived at the residence until 1928. Originally of pise construction, the 1999 Survey noted a certain amount of original detail could be seen despite modifications including re-roofing and extensions.

Current research largely supports the findings of the 1999 Survey; Richard Mortimer acquired the allotment in October 1863, placing a mortgage in 1868, discharged by February 1872. This mortgage may be in relation to construction works. The property changed hands frequently after Margaret Fridlington (nee Mortimer) occupancy throughout the 20th century.

It is likely that the building’s current appearance, vastly different to what is illustrated in an early historical photograph, dates to various periods of additions and construction, as is externally evident. Most of the alterations are believed to have occurred during the 20th century during various periods. Alterations include reconstruction and recladding of roof structure and demolition of an adjoining shopfront or cottage (likely to have occurred at the same time). External pise walls have been re-rendered and lined to resemble stonework. Various periods of additions to the rear of the property have also occurred.

While original fabric does remain, this fabric has been so extensively altered as to render the external façade to be practically unrecognisable from early photography. As such, all remaining original fabric is not deemed to meet Local Heritage criteria.

More information about 26 St Andrews Terrace can be viewed here.

Reason for delisting

The 1997 Willunga District Heritage Survey noted that this residence, formerly two semi-detached cottages, were estimated to have been constructed in the 1850s. The 1997 survey also noted that the house had then been recently restored with the additions of small rooms in the roof space with associated dormer windows. Little change has occurred since this time.

Current research has identified Land Title records dating to 1884 when the property was owned by James Vanstone, storekeeper. The building form and construction suggest the cottages were built at an earlier, currently undetermined date. Subsequent owners have included Charles Foreman (1903-1918), the Arthur family (1918-1967) the Richards family (1967-1972) and the Gillett family (1972- ).

While an early rendered pug or pise wall to the streetscape survives with original casement windows and door openings, the remainder of the residence has been extensively reconstructed. With many better examples of pug or pise construction evident in the township, surviving heritage fabric is not considered significant enough or sufficient in quantity to justify retaining Local Heritage significance.

More information about 34 St Andrews Terrace can be viewed here.

Reason for delisting

The 1997 Willunga District Heritage Survey identifies that this residence was constructed as an early quarryman’s cottage. While an exact construction date has not been identified, it was likely constructed during the mid-19th century.

The earliest identified Land Title documentation dates to 1891 when the property was owned by Margaret Lanigan, widow. Subsequent owners have included the Dallow family (1903-1956), Sir Henry Simpson Newland (1956-1970) and Henry Ridgway Simpson Newland (1970- ).

Since the 1997 Willunga District Heritage Survey, the former cottage at 24 Georges Street, Willunga has been extensively developed. Already identified in 1997 as having been extensively altered by the addition of an extended skillion roof which encloses a single pitched roof within a higher rendered parapet wall, a second story, new gabled roofline and verandah have been subsequently added since 1997.

While the window and door openings of the ground floor evidently date to the original cottage, the extensive modifications and additions, external rendering, verandah and replacement of all window and door fittings have removed practically all evident heritage fabric from the residence’s external appearance.

More information about 24 St Georges Street can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

‘Almond Grove’, Giles Road, Willunga is of significance as the surviving remnant of Willunga’s earliest identified commercial almond grove, planted by Spencer Alan Hall in c.1898. ‘Almond Grove’ is also strongly associated with the Hall family, who were prominent figures in the development of almond production in Willunga during the 20th century.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all surviving ‘Brown Brandis’ almond tree examples on Giles Road, Willunga, located between the corner of Aldinga Road and the southern boundary of 16 Giles Road, Willunga, are included in the listing.

For more information about the 'Almond Grove', Giles Road can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The slate culvert at the five-way intersection, High Street, Willunga is of significance as a substantial and well-documented drainage culvert dating to an early period for the Willunga township. Constructed in the mid-19th century (possibly 1864 and/or 1872) the culvert represents both the use of Willunga slate as a construction material during the township’s earliest developments, as well as a well-documented example of drainage infrastructure, a significant theme in the township’s history.

Extent of listing

The form and materials of all early masonry fabric, including stone walls, slate capping and slab flooring to all excavated elements of the ‘wishbone’-shaped intersection of the High Street and St Andrews Terrace slate culvert. All later modifications and additions are not included in the listing.

It is recommended that further explorative research should be undertaken to understand the extent of original fabric that may remain to hidden portions of the culvert beneath Aldinga Road, High Street and St Andrews Terrace. Any additional fabric deemed to be of heritage significance should be included in any future heritage listing for the culvert.

Further information about the slate culvert on High Street can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The Bassett Memorial Tree at Lot 2 Main Road, Willunga is of significance as the township of Willunga’s earliest surviving war memorial planting, commemorating the life of Private Frederick Farmer Bassett (1894-1917), grandson of James Bassett. A notable local landmark and significant planting, the Memorial Tree is associated with Private. F. F. Bassett and the Bassett family, early settlers and prominent citizens of the Willunga district from the mid-19th century.

Extent of listing

The 1917 Cypressus macrocarpa (Monterey Pine). All other site plantings and elements not included in the listing.

It is recommended that a commemorative plaque (a plaque was formerly located on the site, now removed) should be reinstated at the site to provide public biographical information relating to the history and significance of Bassett Memorial Tree.

More information about the 'Bassett Memorial Tree' at Lot 2 Main Road can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The Willunga War Memorial, 4-8 Aldinga Road (Main Road) Willunga is of significance as a commemorative site that recognises and celebrates the contributions of Willunga’s citizens to the events of the First and Second World Wars. The 1926 monument effectively represents the effects of these conflicts upon the local population, while demonstrating a strong local community spirit.

Extent of listing

The form and materials of the c.1926 monument, including all masonry elements and memorial plaques, are included in the listing. The current Australian Military Forces paving located to the immediate west of the monument is also included in the listing.

More information about 4-8 Aldinga Road (Main Road) can be viewed here.

The drain and culvert, corner of Malpas and Main Roads, Willunga is of significance as a substantial and highly-intact example of Willunga slate ‘bookleaf’ constructed infrastructure, possibly dating to an early period for the Willunga township. The use of Willunga slate as a building material is of high significance to the Willunga township dating from its initial developments in the mid-19th century until well into the 20th century.

Extent of listing

The form and materials of all slate elements constructed in the ‘bookleaf’ manner are included in the listing, including both walls, steps and other masonry elements associated with the structure. All slate construction associated with both the south-east and south-west portions of the drain and culvert are included in the listing. It is recommended that excavation should occur to the south-east culvert portion to determine the current size and depth of construction to this portion of the structure.

More information about the drain and culvert on the corner of Main and Malpas Roads can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

48 Old Willunga Hill Road, Willunga is of significance as a c.1850s dwelling dating to an early period of development for the Willunga township, retaining a high degree of external and internal original fabric.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all early surviving fabric to the c.1850s residence including all external walls (including internal wall finishes where evident), slate sills, timber lintels and wallplates.

The form of the hipped and lean-to roof and surviving early timber window and door elements are considered of significance and included in the listing.

Early internal fittings include early masonry kitchen stove, brick quoined chimney to living room, early rough-hewn timber lintels, internal wall stone finishes and matchboard ceilings to primary rooms, are also considered of significance and are included in the listing.

More information about 48 Old Willunga Hill Road can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The slate culvert on St Georges Street, Willunga is of significance as a substantial and well-documented drainage culvert dating to an early period for the Willunga township. The culvert represents both the use of Willunga slate as a construction material during the township’s earliest developments, as well as a well-documented example of drainage infrastructure, a significant theme in the township’s history.

Initially constructed in c.1850s/1860s, the culvert is associated with the figure of Richard Polkinghorne, a significant local settler, resident and quarryman of the Willunga district in the 19th century.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all masonry fabric, including dry stone slate walls, slate capping and slab flooring.

More information about Lot 2 (21-25) St Georges Street can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The slate culvert on St James Street, Willunga is of significance as a substantial and well-documented drainage culvert strongly associated with the activities of the Government Quarry from the early 1840s onwards. Constructed in c.1840, the culvert is among the earliest examples of a slate-constructed drainage culvert in the township and could number among the town’s earliest structures.

The culvert also represents the transportation of slate from the site as well as an early documented example of the use of Willunga slate for construction purposes.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all masonry elements relating to the slate culvert.

More information about 27 James Street can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The slate culvert on St Judes Street, Willunga is of significance as a substantial and well-documented drainage culvert dating to an early period for the Willunga township. Constructed in c.1864 the culvert represents both the use of Willunga slate as a construction material during the township’s earliest developments, as well as a well-documented example of drainage infrastructure, a significant theme in the township’s history.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes the form and materials of all early masonry fabric, including dry stone slate walls, slate capping and slab flooring to southern end, all intact masonry fabric comprising the culvert beneath St Judes Street and all masonry fabric comprising the northern end of the culvert. Early timber fencing surviving to both sides of the culvert are considered of significance and are included in the listing.

More information about the slate culvert on St Judes Street can be viewed here.

The slate stables at 7 St Lukes Street, Willunga are of significance as an example as highly-intact, Willunga slate-constructed stabling complex associated with the local mail coach service between Willunga and Adelaide. Constructed in c.1868 by Henry John Hill (1847-1926) of Cobb & Co mail coaches (later J. Hill & Co), the building was used as stabling for local mail coach horses from the mid-19th century. The Willunga mail coach was an important local source of transportation and communication for local residents until the construction of the Willunga railway in 1915.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes the form and materials of all slate elements to the stables. Early timber structural elements supporting all slate elements are considered of significance and are included in the listing.

More information about 7 St Lukes Street can be viewed here.

The ‘Avenue of White Cedars’, St Peters Terrace, Willunga is of significance as an early example of WWI commemorative planting in South Australia, possibly among the earliest identified surviving examples in Australia. The avenue was planted in 1915-16 by local Willunga residents in celebration and commemoration of the contribution of local citizens to events of the First World War.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all surviving ‘Melia azedarach var.australasica’ White Cedar trees to St Peters Terrace, Willunga, located to the north side of the street between Main Road and Kell Street.

More information about the 'Avenue of White Cedars' on St Peters Terrace can be viewed here.

Heritage significance

The c.1920s slate additions to 24 St Peters Terrace are of significance as a notable and unusual example of the use of Willunga slate as a construction material in the early 20th century, an established local tradition dating from the mid-19th century. The slate additions, along with the State Heritage listed ‘Glantawe House’, 20 St Andrews Terrace, Willunga, represent the Dunstan family’s contributions to the history of the Willunga slate quarries in the early 20th century. The c.1920s slate additions are strongly associated with Stanley John Martin Dunstan, son of John Dunstan, who re-opened and managed the Australian Slate Quarry at the Bangor quarry site in the 1920s.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of all masonry fabric associated with the c.1920s slate additions, including all externally-mounted slate slabs, fittings and fixings. The underlying timber framework is of significance but is understood to have been recently repaired and/or replaced.

The slate window sill to west elevation with various early inscriptions and names of former residents dating back to its initial c.1850s construction is considered of significance and is included in the listing.

More information about 24 St Peters Terrace can be viewed here.

Inclusion of the outbuilding in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 100 Binney Road, Willunga.

Heritage significance

100 Binney Road, Willunga is of significance as a largely-intact c.1850s farming complex dating to the earliest development period of the Willunga district (c.1840s) with 20th century additions and modifications that reflect its ongoing usage. The property is also strongly associated with the Binney family, early settlers of the Willunga district, owning and residing at the property from the early 1840s until 2012; an association of approximately 170 years.

Extent of listing

All original masonry and timber elements relating to the former outbuilding, including freestone walls, brick quoins and surrounds, former ‘keyhole’ windows and lean-to additions. Early corrugated iron elements are of significance and are included in the listing.

Inclusion of the farmhouse, kitchen and wash house, dairy, and two outbuildings in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 92 Gaffney Road, Willunga.

Heritage significance

‘Grange Farm’, Gaffney Road, Willunga is of significance as an important and attractive farming complex dating to the Willunga district’s earliest developments in the 1840s. Retaining a high degree of early fabric, the design characteristics of surviving early elements is of local significance, as is the site’s attractive setting, its historical development following the natural topography of the site over time. The property is also historically associated with the Marshall, Culley, Binney and Aldam families, important early settlers for the Southern Vales.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes the form and materials of all early masonry fabric to the 1840s two storey former farmhouse, single storey kitchen and ashhouse, split-level dairy, two partially ruinous outbuildings including all chimneys, early window and door openings with slate sills, early roof forms with slate cladding, external masonry stairs with slate treads and external retaining walls.

Recommended amendment

Change the address of the existing Local Heritage listing from 130 Main Road to 128 Main Road, Willunga.

The number of Moreton Bay Fig trees listed will also be amended from seven to two.

Reason for amendment

The Local Heritage-listed cottage and fig trees are currently incorrectly identified as being located on the site of 130 Main Road, Willunga. The cottage and trees are located at 128 Main Road and this amendment will correct the property address from 130 Main Road, Willunga to 128 Main Road, Willunga.

The recent survey identified only two Fig trees on the site.

More information about 128 Main Road can be viewed here.

Inclusion of three outbuildings in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 137 Main Road, Willunga.

Heritage significance

The former farmhouse at 137 Main Road, Willunga is one of the earliest surviving buildings in the landscape surrounds of the historic township of Willunga. As an historic farmhouse, it is representative of the early agricultural pursuits in the area upon which the economic fortunes of the area were initially built.

The former farmhouse is of heritage value in the local context.

The surviving outbuildings contribute positively to the heritage value of the place and provide an understanding of the place as a former farm complex.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form, materials and original details of the farmhouse and the three outbuildings.

More information about 137 Main Road can be viewed here.

Inclusion of the schoolhouse in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 33 St Andrews Terrace, Willunga.

Heritage significance

The former Willunga Wesleyan Church complex (now Willunga Uniting Church), comprising the c.1895 Willunga Wesleyan Church, the c.1906 Willunga Wesleyan schoolhouse and associated cemetery, was the earliest country circuit for the South Australian Wesleyan Church, one of the Colony’s largest ecclesiastical organisations. Dating from 1844, the Willunga Wesleyan Church complex has had a long association with the Willunga district since its earliest developments, being both a place of worship and burial place for generations of local residents.

Reconstructed from the materials of the earlier c.1857 church, the c.1895 Willunga Wesleyan Church is of added significance as the design of architect F. W. Dancker, a leading Adelaide practitioner prominently associated with the Wesleyan Church in the late 19th century. The retention of a stone plaque dating to the original 1844 church building, now part of the c.1906 schoolhouse, is also of significance.

The Willunga Wesleyan cemetery dates from the site’s earliest developments (c.1844) with numerous early slate gravestones dating from this period onwards. Many early gravestones were carved by local craftsman George Sara. Surviving mid-19th century timber fencing to the cemetery’s St Andrews Terrace frontage is also of historical significance.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes form and materials of the c.1895 former Willunga Wesleyan Church, schoolhouse and cemetery, including all external materials and detailing.

Recommended amendment

Inclusion of the outbuilding and Oak tree in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 20-22 St Georges Street, Willunga.

Heritage significance

The dwelling, English Oak tree and outbuilding at 20-22 St Georges Street, Willunga is of significance as a distinctive mid-19th century dwelling with significant later additions effectively representing the development of the township of Willunga from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The property is strongly associated with a number of prominent Willunga residents including Richard Polkinghorne, quarry owner; George Sara, prominent Willunga builder and the Male family. The property’s English Oak tree was planted in the 1850s and is of significance as an early surviving example in South Australia. The pise outbuilding is also of significance as an intact example of this important early construction method in South Australian history.

The extent of listing includes the form and materials of the c.1850s cottage and c.1900s addition by George Sara, including all masonry walls, brick chimneys, original door and window openings, all early timber fittings and slate sills.

All early elements to the c.1850s outbuilding, including rendered pise walls, timber-framed roof with various periods of slate cladding, early timber door leaf and fittings, are included in the listing. The current form of the English Oak tree is included in the listing.

More information about 20-22 St Georges Street can be viewed here.

Inclusion of the slate shed and slate fence in the extent of the existing Local Heritage listing for 17 St Marys Street, Willunga.

Heritage significance

The slate fence and slate shed at 17 St Marys Street, Willunga are of significance as substantial and highly-intact examples of mid-to-late 19th century farming infrastructure constructed using slate as a building material; a significant theme for the Willunga township.

The form and materials of all slate elements to both the fence and outbuilding. Early timber structural elements supporting all slate elements are considered of significance and are included in the listing. The use of corrugated steel cladding to the outbuilding is considered of significance and is included in the listing.

Inclusion of the slate culvert in the existing Local Heritage listing for 32 St Matthews Street, Willunga.

Heritage significance

The ‘unnamed Willunga creek’ slate culvert at 32 St Matthews Street, Willunga is of significance as a substantial drainage culvert attributed dating to an early period for the Willunga township. Most likely built during the mid-19th century, the culvert represents both the use of Willunga slate as a construction material during the township’s earliest developments, as well as a substantial example of drainage infrastructure, a significant theme in the township’s history.

Extent of listing

The extent of listing includes the form and materials of all early masonry fabric, including dry stone slate walls, slate capping and slate paving.