WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER)
77 Bell Street, PENSHURST VIC 3289 - Property No 0112
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Statement of Significance
The former Wesleyan Methodist Church is a small bluestone building in the picturesque gothic style, located on the south side of Bell Street, in the centre of the township of Penshurst. The former church has been converted into a residence, and although the interiors have not been inspected, it is presumed that they are much altered. The former Church was built in 1860, possibly by John Mason, architect, of Belfast (Port Fairy), who designed the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches there. The first resident minister was Rev. J. W. Tuckfield. It became a separate congregation in 1871with Rev. T Adamson as its Superintendent. The church became redundant with the creation of the Uniting Church of Australia in 1977 and has since been converted into a residence. The former church is in good condition, and the exterior retains a high degree of integrity (interiors have not been inspected).
How is it Significant?
The former Wesleyan Methodist Church is of architectural and historical significance to the township of Penshurst and the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it Significant?
The former Wesleyan Methodist Church is of historical significance as the focus for the Wesleyan Methodist denomination in the area for over 100 years. The church is of architectural significance for its naïve mixture of Gothic and Classical elements, such as the bellcote above the front gable and the three round arched windows along each side. It is of further architectural significance for the potential link to the architect, John Mason of Belfast (Port Fairy).
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WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Physical Conditions
The building is in good condition.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
The former Wesleyan Methodist Church is a small stone hall building. The style is a naïve mixture of Gothic and Classical elements, such as the bellcote above the front gable and the three round arched windows along each side. The glazing, or at least the glass, appears to have been altered in the twentieth century. The walls are laid in 12" courses of rockface bluestone with pointing. The roof is corrugated iron. The front porch has been altered superficially in the building's conversion to a residence.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 8 Developing Australia's cultural life
8.6 Worshipping
8.6.1 Worshipping together
8.6.4 Making places for worshipWESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Usage/Former Usage
Residential
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Integrity
High degree of integrity on exterior of building. Interiors not inspected/
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Physical Description 2
Rev. J. W. Tuckfield, first resident minister
Rev. H Baker, minister at time of the construction of the churchWESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH (FORMER) - Physical Description 3
Vol. 10058 Fol. 260
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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PENSHURST PROTECTORATE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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A. J. PAGE ELECTRICAL STORESouthern Grampians Shire
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ST ANDREW'S UNITING CHURCHSouthern Grampians Shire
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'CARINYA' LADSONS STOREVictorian Heritage Register H0568
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