St Stephen's Anglican Church

Author

Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Place Number

02357

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Location

Serpentine Falls Rd cnr South Western Hwy Serpentine

Location Details

Local Government

Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	18 Feb 2018

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	12 Nov 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Anglican Church Inventory	YES	31 Jul 1996			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	05 Apr 1993			Heritage Council
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	19 Sep 2022	Category 2	Category 2 Conservation Highly Recommended Of very considerable value to the Municipality. High level of protection appropriate; Provide maximum encouragement to the owner/s under the Town Planning Scheme to conserve the significance of the place; Encourage owner/s to reinstate and/or retain original fabric/features of the place (i.e. verandas, shingles, timber windows) All development applications (including demolition) should be considered by Council Photographically record the place prior to any major development or demolition.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	31 Jul 2000	Category 1B	Category 1B Conservation Essential A place which may meet the criteria for inclusion in the State Register of Heritage Places (ie: of state or national value) because of its association with a group of places which together form a heritage precinct or area. Highest level of protection appropriate for all places in the group; Warrants a referral to the Heritage Council WA and further assessment for possible entry into the State Register; Provide maximum encouragement to the owner/s to conserve the significance of the place; Photographically record the place (individually and its relationship to the other places).

Statement of Significance

Individually the church has some historic and social significance as it represents the importance of places of worship for the local community and as a place to meet and socialise and as one of the oldest Anglican church buildings still in original location in the region. The church has aesthetic significance, having landmark value owing to its location and also for its use of stone. Consideration to be given to its inclusion in the historic Serpentine townsite group of buildings.

Physical Description

Stone, brick and corrugated iron Federation Gothic style featuring high-pitched gable roof, porch and lancet windows with tracery and stained glass wheel window at alter. Located on the south bank of the Serpentine River opposite the
Turner Cottage and south of the river from the old Serpentine School.

History

In 1912, plans for the church were drawn by architect Herbert Parry, and in 1913 the construction of the stone and corrugated iron church was completed by local bricklayer, Fred Allum for a cost of £436.6.8. The church was consecrated by Bishop Riley in May 1913.

Integrity/Authenticity

MODIFICATIONS: Rear lean-to; separate red brick and stone toilet block in sympathetic style. New roof in original short sheet corrugated iron. (March 2000)

Condition

Fair-Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
SJ12-06	Local Heritage Survey

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Gothic

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Local Stone
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

11 Oct 2023

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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.