Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
Lot 1 Weld St Gingin
Weld Street opposite the Brockman Street intersection. Lot 1 on Diagram 946.
Gingin
Avon Arc
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Oct 2017 | |
| State Register | Registered | 08 Oct 1996 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Oct 2017 | Category A | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Jul 1978 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
| Anglican Church Inventory | YES | 31 Jul 1996 | ||
The building and its precinct dominate the town centre and are a focus for future development activities. The most significant building in the town of Gingin. Has great historical associations for a wide area and considerable structural merit. Surrounded by the graveyard of the pioneers of the district.
St Luke’s Church of England was built in 1861. This lovely example of Gothic church architecture is built of coursed limestone. Set in it graveyard of pioneers of the district it has headmarkers of timber and stone together with its freestanding bell tower and sheltering trees. Church consecrated 22.11.1885, opened 23.2.1861. Oldest tombstone 1859 (Doncaster). Iron roof replacing shingles. Three light East window and diamond paned side windows. Embossed grisaille. The door has a massive locking key and in the porch are two arrow slit windows with white internal splays. Pew, pulpit, lectern and communion rails are local craftmanship. Font dated 1861. In 1960 service held to commemorate centenary of the Church.
Assessment 1978 Construction 1861 Opened 23.2.1861 Consecrated 22.11.1885 Oldest tombstone 1859 (Doncaster).
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4101 | Conservation Project St Lukes Anglican Church Gingin: Final Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
| 978 | St Lukes Church Gingin: Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
| 3569 | St Luke's Anglican Church Gingin Conservation Works Stage2-Final Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1998 |
| 3920 | Gingin Townscape Project | Report | 1991 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
| Victorian Free Gothic |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
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