ST MARK'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (FORMER)
20 GRUNDY AVENUE, NYORA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Non-original alterations and addition are not significant.
Aesthetically, while a simple design it is notable for distinctive details such as the tall, tripartite lancet window set beneath a label moulding with a gabled outline and within a central bay that projects slightly from the wall, and the unusual windows to the side elevations that have rectangular frames with the traditional lancet pointed arch formed by top pane of glass . (Criterion E)
It has social significance for its strong and enduring associations with the Nyora community through its use as a church, originally by the Anglican and now the Baptist congregations, for 90 years. (Criterion G)
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ST MARK'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
The former St Mark's Church of England is a small Carpenter Gothic building with modest detailing. Like other examples of this style, it is a timber-framed structure with a gabled roof and lancet windows.
The gabled front facade holds a tall, tripartite lancet window set beneath a label moulding with a gabled outline. The three individual lancets are divided horizontally into small panes of coloured glass. This central bay projects slightly from the front wall. At its base is a copper repousse foundation plaque set in a stop-chamfered frame, recording the church's dedication on 4 October 1930.
Unusually for Carpenter Gothic churches, the porch is not enclosed. In this case the roof extends over the porch, which is supported on plain timber posts, with timber lining boards filling the ends. It is located on the south-east side elevation, just back from the front facade. At the rear of the northwest side elevation is an enclosed gabled vestry with a timber ledged door. The vestry shares a porch landing, set beneath the vestry roof, with a second ledged door into the nave of the church. Windows on the side elevation have rectangular frames but the top panes form the top of lancet arches. These windows each have three panes of coloured glass.
The church is in good condition. The key external change has been the installation of metal cladding over the weatherboards. There is also a concrete ramp to the front porch with the extension of what may be an original capped timber balustrade.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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