Christ Church - Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 38° 09.190 E 144° 21.500
55H E 268532 N 5773892
An Anglican Church in Geelong
Waymark Code: WMKWX6
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 06/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Christ Church was the first church built for the Anglican Church in Geelong and was opened in 1847, having had the foundation stone laid in 1843.Christ Church is constructed of Barrabool sandstone and is roofed in slate. It is designed in the Perpendicular Gothic Revival style with a squat crenellated tower by Edmund Blacket and is the oldest Anglican Church in Victoria still occupying its original site.
Additions were made in 1855 (transcepts and new chancel),1924 ( organ chamber)and 1970 (new vestries)
Active Church: Yes

School on property: No

Service Times: Sunday, 0800, 0930, 1115, 1715

Website: [Web Link]

Date Built: Not listed

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