List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
7287
Date Entered
14th December 1995
Date of Effect
14th December 1995
City/District Council
Gore District
Region
Southland Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Lot 1 DP 2722 (RT SL133/57), Southland Land District and the building known as the Clematis Cottage thereon, and its fittings and fixtures.
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 2722 (RT SL133/57), Southland Land District
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
7287
Date Entered
14th December 1995
Date of Effect
14th December 1995
City/District Council
Gore District
Region
Southland Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes the land described as Lot 1 DP 2722 (RT SL133/57), Southland Land District and the building known as the Clematis Cottage thereon, and its fittings and fixtures.
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 2722 (RT SL133/57), Southland Land District
Why is this place significant?
Historic Significance
Historical Significance or Value This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the original Recommendation for Registration considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Historical/Social: Clematis Cottage is representative of the type of small domestic residence built for lower middle class and working class people in late Victorian New Zealand.
Why is this place Category 1 / Category 2?
Detail Of Assessed Criteria
This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the original Recommendation for Registration considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. The following comments are made in relation to the criteria identified under S.23(2) of the Historic Places Act 1993. c) The potential of the place to provide knowledge of New Zealand history: The cottage is one of very few unmodified cottages remaining in Mataura. Its ownership by the Mataura and District Historical Society and its fitting out as a local history museum ensure that it will have considerable ongoing potential to provide knowledge of local history. f) The potential of the place for public education: The cottage is furnished with displays by the Mataura Historical Society. The material on display include period costume, furniture (including a coal range), china, books, and historic photographs. Conclusion: Clematis Cottage, Mataura, is recommended for registration as a Category II as a place of historical and cultural heritage significance and value. The cottage is representative of Victorian middle/lower class housing. In its current state as a local history museum the building has potential for public education.
Why is this place significant?
Historic Significance
Historical Significance or Value This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the original Recommendation for Registration considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Historical/Social: Clematis Cottage is representative of the type of small domestic residence built for lower middle class and working class people in late Victorian New Zealand.
Why is this place Category 1 / Category 2?
Detail Of Assessed Criteria
This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1993. The following text is from the original Recommendation for Registration considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. The following comments are made in relation to the criteria identified under S.23(2) of the Historic Places Act 1993. c) The potential of the place to provide knowledge of New Zealand history: The cottage is one of very few unmodified cottages remaining in Mataura. Its ownership by the Mataura and District Historical Society and its fitting out as a local history museum ensure that it will have considerable ongoing potential to provide knowledge of local history. f) The potential of the place for public education: The cottage is furnished with displays by the Mataura Historical Society. The material on display include period costume, furniture (including a coal range), china, books, and historic photographs. Conclusion: Clematis Cottage, Mataura, is recommended for registration as a Category II as a place of historical and cultural heritage significance and value. The cottage is representative of Victorian middle/lower class housing. In its current state as a local history museum the building has potential for public education.
Construction Details
Start Year
1882
startYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1882
startYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Information Sources
New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)
New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Other Information
A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Information Sources
New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)
New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Other Information
A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Web Links
description: Mataura Museum
url: https://www.gorenz.com/experience/arts-and-heritage/mataura-museum
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Web Links
description: Mataura Museum
url: https://www.gorenz.com/experience/arts-and-heritage/mataura-museum
