Former Methodist Church - Newington College, including interiors

Item details


Name of item:	Former Methodist Church - Newington College, including interiors
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Education
Category:	School - Private
Primary address:	244 Stanmore Road, Stanmore, NSW 2048
Local govt. area:	Inner West

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Type
244 Stanmore Road	Stanmore	Inner West	Primary Address
248 Stanmore Road	Stanmore	Inner West	Alternate Address
College Lane	Stanmore	Inner West	Alternate Address

Statement of significance:


	This small stone church is a monument to the dedication of the small methodist congregation who, in 1874, decided to erect a church in the district. The rapid suburban growth in that decade is reflected by the erection of a new, larger church within only nine years. The old church forms an important corner element within the grounds of Newington College.
	Date significance updated: 11 Jan 12
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Description


Physical description:	Sandstone rubble church with cut stone detailing to the butresses, string, and door and window openings. Pointed arches with moulded labels and plain quoins. A spire rises over the side entry and this features triangular detailing to its base.
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	Good
	Date condition updated:19 Jan 99
Modifications and dates:	Minor Modifications


Current use:	Part of college
Former use:	Church

History


Historical notes:	The first church was built in 1874 and within six years plans for a new, larger building were accepted. This was opened in 1883 and the original church became a school hall. The second church was demolished in the 1970's, and the first church is now used as an Art Room.

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]	Local
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	Local
SHR Criteria d) [Social significance]	Local
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	Local
Integrity/Intactness:	The building remains intact and retains its integrity.
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Recommended management:


	Continue general maintenance

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date
Local Environmental Plan	Marrickville Local Environmental Plan 2011	I266	12 Dec 11
Within a conservation area on an LEP	within draft cons. area Marrickville LEP 2001
Heritage study

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Marrickville Heritage Study	1986	2.58	Fox and Associates	November 1984	No
Marrickville Heritage Study Review	1997	2030100	Tropman & Tropman Architects	1997-1999	Yes

References, internet links & images

None

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	2030100
File number:	2.58

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