Stone Farm Building

The Stone Farm Building features robust random rubble stone walls with ant bed render, timber-framed openings protected by wire mesh, and a corrugated iron hipped roof with verandahs on all four sides providing shelter.

Constructed during the 1880s by the Hatfield family as part of their pastoral operations, the building served multiple purposes including shearer's quarters and storage facility during Queensland's late 19th-century development period.

The structure represents the resourcefulness and self-sufficiency of early Queensland settlers who utilized local materials and traditional construction techniques to create durable infrastructure supporting their agricultural communities and economic pursuits.

Located approximately 6 kilometers from the Gregory Highway, the building contains three rooms and an underground cellar that was essential for cool food storage before modern refrigeration became available.

The building stands as one of the rare surviving examples of ant bed render construction in Queensland, a technique valued for its insulating properties and adhesive qualities using locally sourced earthen materials.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -22.75480,147.68620

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:57