Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
9/39 Clifton St Byford
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Armadale North Murray Parish
Construction Date
Constructed from 1928
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 10 Dec 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 19 Sep 2022 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 3 | |
| Uniting Church Inventory | Completed | 01 Oct 1996 | ||
Statement of Significance
The Uniting Church has a high level of historic significance being the first church built in Byford. Its condition and pleasing design give the church aesthetic significance.
Physical Description
Inter-war Gothic in style with gable roof, lancet windows and circular vent. Attractively situated amongst established trees.
History
Built as the Presbyterian Church in 1928 on land donated by John Abernethy. Contractor was Serpentine bricklayer Fred Allum. The church was consecrated on 31 March 1928 by Rev. Tullock. During the 1960s, all the Methodist Churches in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale joined the Byford Presbyterian Church to form the North Murray United Parish at this church. In 1977, the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches united nationally, and this church became the Armadale-North Murray Parish of the Uniting Church of Australia.
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS: Rear corrugated iron shed; extension 'of room at rear; bottle glass yellow windows at rear.
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 42 | Scheme List |
| SJ1-02 | Local Heritage Survey |
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 Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
28 Apr 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Aug 2023Disclaimer
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.