Abbey Church, New Norcia, Western Australia
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blingg
S 30° 58.225 E 116° 12.967
50J E 425141 N 6573412
The church in the only monastic town in Australia
Waymark Code: WMKXR4
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 06/09/2014
Views: 2
The church dates from 1861,the original was constructed of bush stones, mud plaster and rough–hewn tree trunks and consisted of a simple cruciform plan of nave, transepts and sanctuary. The retro choir was added in 1870 behind the high altar and choir screen. Abbot Fulgentius Torres designed the stucco facade with its lofty pediment, and the bell tower with its clock and turret, which were added in 1907–08.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Dominant Architectural Style: Spanish Benedictine
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Tomb of Rosendo Salvado
Diocese: New Norcia
Address/Location:
Great Northern Hwy
New Norcia, W.A Australia
6509
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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