St Benedicts Church

Author

Shire of Victoria Plains

Place Number

12939

Location

Wongan Hills-Yerecoin Rd Yerecoin

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Yerecoin Catholic Church

Local Government

Victoria Plains

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950, Constructed from 1960

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Catholic Church Inventory Adopted 01 Jul 1998
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Oct 1998 Category 4

Statement of Significance

The church has associations with the Catholic Community in Yerecoin and adds to the townscape character of the town.

Physical Description

Tapestry brick & tile with nine panel timber framed windows.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact Authenticity: Medium degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Erickson R; "The Victoria Plains". Shire of Victoria Plains 1971

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Cement Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

10 Dec 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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