All Saints Anglican Church

Author

City of Swan

Place Number

02492

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Location

30 Henry St Henley Brook

Location Details

Municipal Inventory No: 501

Other Name(s)

All Saints Anglican Church & Graveyard

Local Government

Swan

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1841 to 1938

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	YES	15 Dec 2010
Heritage List	Adopted	30 Aug 2017
State Register	Registered	31 May 1996	Register Entry Assessment Documentation	Heritage Council

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	25 Jun 1997	Exceptional Significance	Exceptional Significance The place should be retained and conserved unless there is no other feasible or prudent alternative to doing otherwise. Any alterations or extensions should be sympathetic to the heritage values of the place and in accordance with Conservation Plan (if one exists for the place).
Register of the National Estate	Permanent	21 Mar 1978			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	02 Feb 1981			Heritage Council
Anglican Church Inventory	YES	31 Jul 1996			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The place contains elements of one of the oldest church buildings in Western Australia;

The place is associated with European settlers of the Swan Valley;

The place is closely associated with James Stirling's first exploration of the Swan River;

The place is a fine example of the Old Colonial Gothic Picturesque style;

The place is important as an example of structures that were typical of the local architecture built by European settlers between 1829 and 1849 that replicated their way of life in Britain.

The adjacent residence and cloister have been assessed as having little significance.

Physical Description

All Saints Anglican Church is constructed from local clay bricks, pit sawn timber and now roofed with corrugated metal (originally sheoak shingles), comprising original building fabric of 1841 and 1938 additions, restoration in 1988, with new gates 1991 and the roof restoration in 2016. The grounds of the church display original features including original roof timbers and pews which add to the historical interest.

History

Oldest church building in Western Australia, constructed in 1841. Church was constructed on the spot where Captain Stirling camped in 1827. The land was donated by Frederick Irwin.

Building consecrated by Bishop Short of Adelaide in November 1848 as part of his diocese. First Rector was Rev W. Mitchell.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Present Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Cemetery
Present Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Old Colonial Gothick Picturesque

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	ASBESTOS	Other Asbestos
Wall	BRICK	Other Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

02 May 1989

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Approved

Last Update

20 Oct 2017

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This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.