Local Government
Stirling
Region
Metropolitan
Location
731 Beaufort St Mount Lawley
Location Details
Cnr First Av
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 24 Mar 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
| Anglican Church Inventory | YES | 31 Jul 1996 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Oct 2004 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Jun 1997 | ||
Values
· The place is a good example of an Interwar Romanesque architectural style church.
· The place is representative of a modest, Interwar Romanesque church displaying unique decorative external elements in the metropolitan area.
· The place is significant as a place of worship for the Anglican community.
· The place is landmark feature as it sits on top of a small rise and is visible for some distance.
Physical Description
Tall, long rounded Romanesque windows. Made from red brick. High pitched roof, in many different segments, with a tower. Decorative bargeboard
History
In 1935 the architects (Parry and Clifton) drew up the plans for St Patrick’s Church under the direction of Mr Edwin Allwood to commence as soon as possible. The foundation stone was laid by Archbishop Henry Le Fanu on the 22nd March 1936 on he nearest day to St Patrick’s day. In the recess under the stone some coins of the realm and copies of the West Australian newspaper and the Church New were deposited.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parry and Clifton Architects | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7229 | Saint Patrick's, Mount Lawley WA : a history 1912 - 1979. | Book | 1979 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Romanesque |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2022Disclaimer
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.