PLACE:   St James Anglican Church, 458 Old Main Road, Jericho   

THREAT:  Deterioration

Photo by:  National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

Statement of Significance:

Designed by leading Tasmanian architect Henry Hunter, St James Anglican Church dominates the small rural community of Jericho. This sandstone Victorian gothic styled church built in 1841 is also noted for its stained glass windows including the last executed by renowned glass artist William Montgomery.

The church is a key element of the distinctive cultural landscape of the Jericho area providing a context and relationship for landscapes many other cultural elements.

Statement of Risk:

Degree of Risk:    Immediate risk - solution agreed but not yet implemented

Threats/Risks:     Deterioration

Fate/outcome:     Suffering

Movement: of buttress in N.E. Corner (which has resulted in damage to plaster in interior), Vestry, N.W. corner and entry Porch. New Flashing required to remedy leaks in roof between main body of Church, altar. Movement of stone above a window (which has been removed for safety), New down pipes required.

Desired Outcome / Vision:

Deconsecrated in April this year the future maintenance of this community building has been assumed by the Jericho Cultural and Heritage Centre who while committed have limited resources to undertake the major structural repairs required.

The substantial maintenance needs of this church which is such an important part of a distinctive Tasmanian cultural landscape highlights the lack of a coherent approach to both the issues of the disposal of redundant institutional buildings and the maintenance of significant heritage buildings of high community value particularly in rural Tasmania.

This Church with its significant history and place in a distinctive Tasmanian cultural landscape highlights the need for an effective heritage fund that recognises the constraints upon community capacity in rural Tasmania.

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