Christ Church - Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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S 38° 09.190 E 144° 21.500
55H E 268532 N 5773892
A century-old church in Geelong
Waymark Code: WMKWX9
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 06/05/2014
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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.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/27/1847
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 12:00 PM To: 2:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Cnr Moorabool & McKillop Sts,
Geelong , Victoria Australia
3220
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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