Local Government
Claremont
Region
Metropolitan
Location
2 & 2A Queenslea Dve Claremont
Location Details
Cnr Stirling Hwy
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897, Constructed from 1938, Constructed from 1901, Constructed from 1909, Constructed from 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | |
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 1997 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Nov 1981 | ||
| Anglican Church Inventory | YES | 31 Jul 1996 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1995 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 11 Aug 1987 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Jun 2023 | HP - Category 1 | |
Child Places
- 15684 Christ Church Claremont Honour Roll
Statement of Significance
Christ Church is a significant representative example of Victorian Gothic Revival Style from the Federation period designed by Talbot Hobbs. Christ Church Rectory is a fine example of Federation Bungalow architectural style constructed in pointed limestone. It has significant associations with the adjacent Church and the Rectors. Included in the Heritage List for reasons of having been entered in the State Register of Heritage Places and having been constructed before 1910, meeting the requirements of Clause 78.3(a) of Local Planning Scheme 3. Classified by the National Trust of Australia (WA), meeting the requirements of Clause 78.4 of Local Planning Scheme 3.
Physical Description
Church The Sanctuary and eastern four bays of the nave were constructed in limestone with imposed timber trusses and shingle roof covering. The nave of the building was extended in 1901, aisles were added in 1909 and in 1938 a tower and porch were added in matching style, resulting in the typical debased basilica plan form today. A Bell Tower (without spire) and single storey Porch envelope the west end, with an Apse at the east end and Aisles flanking the Nave. The walls are of squared smooth flushed coursed sandstone with matching sand finish run detail including a scroll moulded plinth, sills, string course with bosses, ventilation openings. The tower levels, originally the Baptistery, the Tower Room and the Belfry, are punctuated with openings and ventilators, and capped with crenellations, corner pinnacles and a central flagpole. The saddleback shingled roof has a number of ventilating gablets and a leche. Rectory The single storey rectory is constructed from limestone blocks that have been tuckpointed with a dark mortar on the western (street) and southern (church facing) elevations. The hipped roof is clad with terracotta tiles and continues over the full front verandah and side carport. Central on the front section of the roof is a half-timbered gable. The verandah is supported by square timber posts with curved brackets, off a concrete floor.
Integrity/Authenticity
Church INTEGRITY High degree AUTHENTICITY High degree Rectory INTEGRITY High degree AUTHENTICITY High degree
Condition
Church - good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Talbot Hobbs | Architect | 1893 | - |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2930 | LGI - Church |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7230 | Christ Church and rectory, Claremont : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
| 3774 | Christ Church Claremont Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Free Gothic |
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Mar 2024Disclaimer
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