Local Government
Chapman Valley
Region
Midwest
Lot 1 Jacky Rupp Rd Nabawa
Lot 1 (Location 1870) Diagram D38851
St Bridget’s Catholic Church and Anglican Church
Chapman Valley
Midwest
Constructed from 1892
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Oct 2012 | Category 2 | |
The ruins have considerable historic significance as the site of the first Catholic Church, School and Roads Board Office in the district. The Peisse method of construction is also very unusual for the area. Although now in a ruinous state, the social and civic history associated with the site gives the place high historic value.
Situated on the southern side of Jacky Jupp Road, immediately adjacent to the fence line, these remains are interesting as an example of Peisse construction (rammed earth), of which no other surviving examples have been noted in the district. The method of construction was by using wide boards set about a foot apart for a framework. Mortar with a fair proportion of clay was mixed, poured in, rammed tight and allowed to set. All that remains of the building are two corners and partial walls between, with minimal evidence of rendering.
In 1892, Michael Morrissey of the Mount Erin Estate had a rammed-earth building constructed to be used as a Catholic Church. An Anglican Church was also located on the same site but addressing the Chapman Valley Road and later on a larger Catholic Church was also constructed upon the site. This building was also used as the first school in the Nabawa area. In addition the first meetings of the Upper Chapman Valley Road Board were held here, prior to the construction of the Nanson Roads Board Hall in 1913.
Integrity: Low Original Fabric: low section of walls remain
Poor
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Chapman Valley Heritage Trail Brochure, | 1988 | ||
| McDonnel PA; "Chapman Valley Pioneers". | Geraldton Newspapers, Geraldton | 1974 |
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Office or Administration Bldg |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Pise {Rammed Earth} |
| General | Specific |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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