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ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Location 29 LINDSAY STREET, HEYWOOD, GLENELG SHIRE Level Recommended for Heritage Overlay

[1/1] 52467 St John s Anglican Ch

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?
St John's Anglican Church, 17 Fitzroy Street, Heywood dates from 1875. The architect was Leonard Terry (1825-1884) of Melbourne who was one of the most distinguished architects of the time and architect to the Anglican diocese in Melbourne. St John's Anglican Church is one of the smallest churches Terry designed however the full design was not completed. An additional section of building was added in 1992 to the rear of the church. Otherwise the original building retains a reasonable degree of integrity and is in good condition, apart for serious raising damp in the bluestone building. The original complex included a Sunday School building, a bell tower, trees and a timber paling fence, all now demolished.

How is it Significant?
St John's Anglican Church is significant for historical, social and architectural significance to the Glenelg Shire.

Why is it Significant?
St John's Anglican Church of Heywood is of historical significance as a rural church demonstrating the importance of the Anglican denomination for the Heywood community. Its social significance is reflected by the donation of fittings, memorials and furnishings by local parishioners. St John's is of architectural significance as one of the smallest churches designed by Diocesan architect Leonard Terry during his prolific career. It demonstrates architectural significance for its use of the Gothic Revival style to express religious values, for the range and quality of its interiors, including fittings and furnishings and as a comparison with the churches of other denominations in Casterton.