Christ Church Anglican Church
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Christ Church Anglican Church

Longford, TAS 7301

Church Information

Church Name: Christ Church Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 2 William St, Longford TAS 7301, Australia
Suburb: Longford
State: TAS
Postcode: 7301
Foundation Stone Laid: 16-03-1839
Foundation Stone Notes: 

A foundation stone for the present church building was laid by the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir John Franklin on 16/3/1839. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

A foundation stone for the second building was laid in April 1830, with Lieutenant-Governor Arthur. No other details are known.

Date Opened: 06-10-1844
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Christ Church Anglican Church, Longford is part of the Parish of Longford/Perth and the Diocese of Tasmania. The earliest Anglican services in the district date from about 1827, being held in the open air. The first church temporary building on the site was erected about 1829 and replaced about 1831 by a brick church building dedicated to St Augustine. This building was demolished in 1842, when the present building was constructed between 1839-44. The present church was opened on 6/10/1844 by Lord Bishop Nixon, the state's first bishop, although it was not fully completed. After further work in the late 1870s, it was re-opened in December 1880, and consecrated by Bishop Bromby in January 1882. Todays imposing west-end tower was not completed until the 1960s. A cemetery is located beside the church. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 09/09/2016.

For more of the Church story and additional photographs see - https://www.churchesoftasmania.com/2019/07/no-468-st-augustines-at-latour-wives.html
Last Updated: Tuesday 13th June, 2023
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