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ST DAVID'S ANGLICAN CHURCH AND HALL

Location Coleraine Road NAREEN, Southern Grampians Shire File Number 451 Level Stage 2 study complete

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
St. David's Anglican Church is located on the Coleraine Road, some 500 metres south of the centre of the township of Nareen. The church is in a reduced gothic revival style, and appears to date from the late nineteenth century. It is constructed of timber, with a painted corrugated iron roof. The Church is set on a slight rise above the township, and the approach is via a straight gravel drive lined on either side with Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa). The date of construction, architect and builder are not known. An early twentieth century timber hall stands adjacent to the church. Both buildings are in excellent condition and retain a very high degree of integrity, as does the driveway.

How is it significant?
St. David's Anglican Church is of historical significance to the Southern Grampians Shire.

Why is it significant?
The Church is of historical significance as the only church, which has remained in Nareen. It is representative of the long association, and continuing support of the community for the Anglican Church. St. David's Anglican Church is of further historical significance as the expression of the role and position of the Anglican Church and its congregation in the community for over 100 years.