Roseneath

Item details


Name of item:	Roseneath
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	House
Location:	Lat: -30.5437324517 Long: 151.6696712040
Primary address:	36 Roseneath Lane, Armidale, NSW 2350
Parish:	Armidale
County:	Sandon
Local govt. area:	Armidale Regional
Local Aboriginal Land Council:	Armidale

Property description

Lot/Volume Code	Lot/Volume Number	Section Number	Plan/Folio Code	Plan/Folio Number
LOT	1		DP	526699

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
36 Roseneath Lane	Armidale	Armidale Regional	Armidale	Sandon	Primary Address

Owner/s

Organisation Name	Owner Category	Date Ownership Updated
	Private	29 Mar 99

Statement of significance:


	Roseneath is a Colonial Georgian style residence built by Thomas Lamb, the first Town Clerk of Armidale, in 1854. Roseneath is reputed to be the oldest substantial home in the immediate environs of Armidale and is unique to the area. It is a fine example of its type and period and includes a formal garden and outbuildings. (Directors Report to the Heritage Council April 1978)
	Date significance updated: 11 Aug 06
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Description


Builder/Maker:	Thomas Lamb
Physical description:	Roseneath is a Colonial Georgian style residence of rendered brick construction on basalt foundation. Roseneath has a central main entrance of heavy double doors framed by multi-coloured venetian glass, balanced by symmetrically placed eight pane French doors. The first floor verandah has light cross-braced timber balustrade. The interior features a cedar stair, hallway with excellent joinery. The house is set in a formal garden, contemporary with the house and featuring two Bunya Bunya pines (Araucaria bidwillii) and Sierra redwood /big tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum, syn. Wellingtonia)s, elms (Ulmus sp.) and wisteria, with tiled walks. Associated outbuildings include a smokehouse, outhouse and the stables. The stables are of random masonry construction with a wooden style roof overlaid with galvanised iron.
	Date condition updated:03 Dec 13


Current use:	Residence
Former use:	Aboriginal land, town lot

History

Historical notes:

Henry Dangar held a licence for a squatters run of approximately 50,000 acres in the New England district from c.1834. This area is thought to have included the present Roseneath Estate. Dangar sought to consolidate the freehold of his estate under the provisions of the 1847 Order in Council which gave squatters who held licences on the promise of lease, a pre-emptive right of purchase. In 1854, Dangar purchased a 20 acre (Farm No. 10) town allotment which formed part of a 10 lot subdivision of small farms intended for auction. At the auction, A. H. Palmer, Dangar's Station Manager purchased Farm No. 8 on the sale plan, whilst the other eight farm allotments were purchased by individual owners. These small farm allotments, described as 'suburban lots', were beyond the city limits of Armidale and fronted an unmade road across from the town common, now called Roseneath Lane and beside which "Roseneath" is built (LEP, 2012).

Roseneath:
Thomas Lamb, the first Town Clerk of Armidale was granted 24 acres of land in May 1854. On this land in the same year he built a two storey home for himself and called it Roseneath (Northern Magazine, 15/5/1981).

"Roseneath" was designed by the famous H. G. Castleden of Newcastle, whom Dangar may have known (LEP, 2012).

Thomas Lamb later sold Roseneath to John McNeill Simpson, surveyor of Barraba. In 1866 Simpson bought other land grants and extended the Roseneath property to 144 acres. (Northern Magazine 15/5/1981)

In 1877 Roseneath was bought by Agnes Scott of Surveyor's Creek, near Walcha. Following the marriage of her grand-daughter Marion Glas Connal to John Adam McDonald, Solicitor and Notary Public of Armidale, Roseneath became the McDonald family home 1879 to 1966. Adeline and Edwin were the two eldest children.

In 1966 the owners Adeline Marion and Edwin John Scott McDonald subdivided the original 24 acres to form a 4 acre block containing the house, outbuildings and garden and a 20 acre block to be retained by the vendor. In 1967 Mr and Mrs Henderson purchased the 4 acre block and subsequently began restoring Roseneath. (Directors Report to the Heritage Council April 1978)

In 1978 a proposal to construct a new premises beside the historic two-storey building, for the purpose of selling antique furniture from a gallery was referred to the Heritage and Conservation Branch for comment. Two different sets of proposals were considered, both of which were found to significantly impact upon the significance of Roseneath. To ensure the new buildings would be erected in a sympathetic manner with respect to the house, garden and outbuildings an Interim Conservation Order was recommended.

On 27 October 1978 an Interim Conservation Order was placed over the property.

In November 1978, the Heritage Council approved the construction of a gallery for antiques and furniture restoration workshop at the rear of Roseneath.

A Permanent Conservation Order was placed over Roseneath on 20 March 1981.

On 2nd April 1999 Roseneath was transferred to the State Heritage Register.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
1. Environment-Tracing the evolution of a continent's special environments	Environment - naturally evolved-Activities associated with the physical surroundings that support human life and influence or shape human cultures.	Gardens-
1. Environment-Tracing the evolution of a continent's special environments	Environment - naturally evolved-Activities associated with the physical surroundings that support human life and influence or shape human cultures.	Changing the environment-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Developing local, regional and national economies-National Theme 3
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Landscapes and parklands of distinctive styles-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Landscapes and gardens of domestic accommodation-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Residential-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Country Homes-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	A Picturesque Residential Suburb-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Architectural styles and periods - Georgian Revival-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Architectural styles and periods - Victorian Georgian Revival-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Landscaping - Victorian period-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Interior design styles and periods - Victorian-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with H.G. Castleden, architect-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with Thomas Lamb, first Town Clerk of Armidale-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]	Roseneath is a Colonial Georgian style residence built by Thomas Lamb, the first Town Clerk of Armidale, in 1854. Roseneath is reputed to be the oldest substantial home in the immediate environs of Armidale and is unique to the area. (Directors Report to the Heritage Council April 1978)
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	Roseneath is a fine example of its type and period and includes a formal garden and outbuildings. (Directors Report to the Heritage Council April 1978)
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Recommended Management	Produce a Conservation Management Plan (CMP)
Recommended Management	Prepare a maintenance schedule or guidelines
Recommended Management	Carry out interpretation, promotion and/or education

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of act	Description	Title	Comments	Action date
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Standard Exemptions	ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) OF THE HERITAGE ACT 1977 Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977. I, the Hon James Griffin MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage, pursuant to subsection 57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales do by this Order, effective at the time of publication in the New South Wales Government Gazette: 1. revoke the order made on 9 November 2020 and published in the Government Gazette Number 318 of 13 November 2020; and 2. grant the exemptions from subsection 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 that are described in the attached Schedule. The Hon James Griffin MP Minister for Environment and Heritage Signed this 2nd day of June 2022. To view the standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 click on the link below.	Jun 17 2022

Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register	00063	02 Apr 99	27	1546
Heritage Act - Permanent Conservation Order - former	00063	20 Mar 81	44	1714
Register of the National Estate		21 Mar 78

References, internet links & images

Type	Author	Year	Title	Internet Links
Written		1981	Northern Magazine 51/5/1981
Written		1978	Directors Report to the Heritage Council April 1978

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Heritage NSW
Database number:	5045528
File number:	S90/06242 & HC 32021

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