Discover Upper Tenthill

If you are interested in cultural history, Upper Tenthill offers two themes: the history of the Upper Tent Hill School and residence, and the commemoration of country and western singer and songwriter Stan Coster. You can view the school as an example of an early country school. If you also choose a destination based on its historical connections, these themes offer different points of interest. The school’s history and the musical memorial draw attention to different aspects of the place.

The school’s history in two dates

A school opened at the Upper Tent Hill School and residence in 1877; school operations ended in 2002. You can place the school’s operations in time, from its opening in 1877 to their end in 2002. If you are interested in the history of education, you can also consider this timeline alongside the school’s design and materials.

What makes the school complex distinctive

The Upper Tent Hill School and residence is considered a well-preserved example of an early country school. Its significant features include classrooms, a residence, an open play shed and tree plantings. This combination defines the character of the complex: its significance lies not only in the school building, but also in its other features. If you are interested in cultural heritage, the distinction between an individual building and a complex is a useful guide.

The school’s design and materials

The design is also clearly defined: the school building is raised high off the ground, built of timber and roofed with galvanised corrugated iron. These features add an architectural perspective to the school’s history. While the opening and closure mark the timeline of the school’s operations, its raised structure, timber construction and roofing material describe the building’s form. If you are interested in historic architecture, this offers a distinct way to explore the school, separate from its historical timeline.

A distinct musical memorial

The Stan Coster memorial commemorates country and western singer and songwriter Stan Coster. The memorial focuses on an individual and their musical work, while the school relates to the history and design of education. Both themes are part of Upper Tenthill, but appeal to different interests. If you are interested in architecture and the history of education, you can make the school your focus; if you are interested in country and western music, the memorial offers a distinct point of interest.

Upper Tenthill and finding a hotel

The school’s history and the memorial give you specific themes to consider when deciding whether Upper Tenthill suits your travel interests. You can then compare specific hotel offers based on your travel dates and personal requirements. The local history can therefore guide your choice of destination; details of the offers determine which accommodation is right for you.

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