St. Patrick's Convent School (fmr)

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02898

Location

Lots 800-1 South St York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Other Name(s)

York Public Library

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1873

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 25 Nov 2019

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Nov 2019 Grade A
Register of the National Estate Registered 21 Mar 1978
Classified by the National Trust Classified 01 Apr 1985
Register of the National Estate Nominated 21 Mar 1978

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

A simple building of architectural merit, important as an early convent school and for its association with the teaching Mercy nuns. Relevant as a former part of the Roman Catholic establishment adjacent, to which it contributes environmentally and rare as a surviving example of an early building serving the community for private education.

Physical Description

A stone building with high corrugated iron roof, gable ends and projecting porches.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity High

Condition

Good

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
7461 York sketchbook. Book 2003
11545 St Patrick's Convent School (fmr) Electronic 2016
882 York Primary School and Former Convent School (York Public Library): Conservation Plan: Prepared for the Building Management Authority Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1995
11996 St Patrick's School, York. Heritage Impact Statement. Heritage Study {Other} 2022
11938 St Patrick's Convent School (fmr) York Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2016

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RELIGIOUS Monastery or Convent
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Library

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall STONE Local Stone

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 Jun 2021

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