Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
21 Atkins St Jarrahdale
Location Details
Cnr Atkins & Cousens Sts, overlooks Serpentine Jarrahdale Tavern, Gooralong Brook below
Construction Date
Constructed from 1960, Constructed from 1885
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 17 Sep 2020 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Feb 2016 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Catholic Church Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 1998 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 1B | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 | Category 2 | |
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. Its setting, condition and design also give it an aesthetic significance. Consideration to be given in its association with the historic Jarrahdale townsitee.
Physical Description
A single-storey church building featuring a high-pitched gable main roof and porch with feature stone wall alongside front stairs and for footings, colonnettes supporting the porch roof, and double-hung sash windows. The front door is a double wooden door. The church is set amongst trees on the hillside overlooking the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Tavern; with Gooralong Brook below.
History
In March 1884, Reserve 660 was gazetted and vested in trust to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Perth (Government Gazette, 13/3/1884, p 129, file 4/84). In 1885, a catholic chapel was opened and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Duff and known as St James. In the 1960's the present church was built.
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SJ5-04 | Local Heritage Survey |
| 8 | Scheme List |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, weatherboard |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Other | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
03 Jan 2024Disclaimer
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.