St James' Union Church

202-204 Pahau Street and Pollen Street, THAMES

Historic Place Category 1

List No. 131

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Built in early 1897 this impressive church is an excellent example of the use of Kauri as both a structural and decorative element. Designed in the Gothic manner it has a fine tower seen to advantage on the corner site. The interior is noteworthy for the splendid use of Kauri panelling and also the rare form of stained glass in the lancet windows.

St James' Church makes a valuable contribution to the streetscape of Thames being sited in the main street in the busy commercial area. Historically it is important for its links with the town's gold mining industry.
St James' Union Church. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Shellie Evans - flyingkiwigirl | 14/03/2007 | Shellie Evans
St James' Union Church | Martin Jones | 27/11/2007 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
St James' Union Church. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Shellie Evans - flyingkiwigirl | 14/03/2007 | Shellie Evans

List Entry Information

Overview

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

131

Date Entered

22nd November 1984

Date of Effect

22nd November 1984

City/District Council

Thames-Coromandel District

Region

Waikato Region

Legal description

Pt Karaka No.1 Blk and Pt Kauaeranga No.1 Blk (RT SA559/100), South Auckland Land District

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

131

Date Entered

22nd November 1984

Date of Effect

22nd November 1984

City/District Council

Thames-Coromandel District

Region

Waikato Region

Legal description

Pt Karaka No.1 Blk and Pt Kauaeranga No.1 Blk (RT SA559/100), South Auckland Land District

Construction Information

Construction Details

Start Year

1898

Type

Original Construction

Construction Details

Start Year

1898

Type

Original Construction

Reference

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. his historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. his historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Further Information

Current Usages

Uses: Religion

Specific Usage: Church

Former Usages

General Usage: Religion

Specific Usage: Church

Current Usages

Uses: Religion

Specific Usage: Church

Former Usages

General Usage: Religion

Specific Usage: Church

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