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METHODIST PARSONAGE (FORMER)

Other Names FORMER METHODIST MANSE ,  FORMER METHODIST PARSONAGE Location 179 HENTY STREET, CASTERTON, GLENELG SHIRE Level Recommended for Heritage Overlay

[1/1] 52852 Former Meth parsonage

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?
The Former Methodist Parsonage, Henty Street, Casterton was built in 1891 for a cost of 590 pounds. No designer or contractor has been linked with the construction. It is a simple, asymmetrical timber house in a conservative late Victorian style. It underwent major repairs in 1915. The Rev. Arthur Lelean was probably the first occupant of the parsonage and his grandson, the Rev. C. D. Lelean was appointed to Casterton in 1954. Many ministers and their families passed through the house. When the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations joined in 1972, prior to the establishment of the Uniting Church, the parsonage became redundant. It was sold and became a private residence when further renovations were made. The front verandah had already been removed. Apart from the loss of the verandah, the house retains a good degree of integrity and is in good condition. The outbuilding at the side of the house has been much modified.

How is it Significant?
The Former Methodist Parsonage is of historical and architectural significance to the Glenelg Shire.

Why is it Significant?
The Former Methodist Parsonage is of historical significance for its association generally with the Methodist Circuit of Casterton, Merino and beyond and specifically the incumbent Ministers and their families who lived there over eighty years. It expresses the role and position of the Methodist congregation and clergy in the community. It is of architectural significance as a modest, simply detailed purpose-built residence.