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Merredin Uniting Church & Orig Uniting Church (site)

Author

Shire of Merredin

Place Number

01570
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Location

Fifth St Merredin

Location Details

Western end of Mitchell Street

Local Government

Merredin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1960, Constructed from 1922

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 26 Aug 2005

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Uniting Church Inventory Completed 01 Oct 1996

Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Apr 1999 Category 2

Category 2

Recognise and protect through Town Planning Scheem. Consider for nomination in the State Register.

Statement of Significance

The building is a good example of a local church and is of architectural and social significance.

Physical Description

Nothing remains of the original 1922 building. The existing building has its entrance oriented to the east and is of a human scale, set in well maintained gardens. The east wall facing the street contains a large cross, a floor to ceiling stained glass window (two people reaching upward to God) and the words "Merredin Uniting Church".

History

Themes: Social and Civic Activities - Religion

Integrity/Authenticity

The fabric of the building is as constructed, providing a high integrity.

Condition

Very Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Late 20th-Century Ecclesiastical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Face Brick
Other PLASTER Plaster, decorative
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Other TIMBER Log
Other METAL Aluminium

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.