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St Saviour Church

Author

Shire of Wyalkatchem

Place Number

11647
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Location

Cnr Piesse St & Honour Av Wyalkatchem

Location Details

This is the second church built on this site. The original wooden church built at this site was completed in 1925 and was replaced by the present church in 1960.

Other Name(s)

Anglican Church
The Church of Our Most Holy Saviour

Local Government

Wyalkatchem

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1960

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 29 Jul 2005

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Dec 1999 Category 1

Category 1

Highest level of protection appropriate. Recommended for entry into the State Register of Heritage Places. Provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

Part of the fabric of the district and is till in regular use.

Physical Description

The church is located on two street frontages with setbacks to both. The Piesse street frontage features a three storey vertical square tower topped with a gable roof and a small cross. The tower informs of the entry. The main building and the tower are constructed of cream coloured face brick. The church has a low pitched gable roof and features vertical windows and various recessed bays.
This is the second church built on this site. The original wooden church built at this site was completed in 1925 and was replaced by the present church in 1960.

History

This is the second church on the site. The original wooden building was completed in 1925 and replaced by the present church in 1960.

Integrity/Authenticity

Good Degree

Condition

Good. In regular use

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Wyalkatchem, A History of the District".

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
Late 20th-Century Ecclesiastical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Cement Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

31 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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