St Aidan's Anglican Church - Exeter, NSW
S 34° 36.720 E 150° 18.966
56H E 253907 N 6166707
St Aidan’s was built of a style based on the ancient Celtic churches of Scotland.
Waymark Code: WMRB4Z
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/03/2016
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In 1893 Anglican services in Exeter were held in the Badgery’s home, ‘Vine Lodge’.
St Aidan’s was built of a style based on the ancient Celtic churches of Scotland. It was opened for worship in July 1895, and dedicated on January 11, 1896. It was extended east in 1903 and west in 1995.
The walls are built chiefly of rough trimmed local basalt, mainly from Indigo Creek at the bottom of School Lane, Exeter. The arches, door and window surrounds are of sandstone from Bundanoon. A sturdy Celtic cross of stone, having a separate nimbus and points fleury, surmounts the main gable of the slate roof. The semi-circular East window depicts the Good Samaritan and is dedicated to the Badgery family.
The Church Hall was built in 1922 as a War Memorial.
The grounds of St Aidan’s are laid out as a park, featuring hedged sweeping lawns, dominated by oaks, elms and other trees.
A residence was built in the grounds in 1996 and is currently occupied by the assistant minister.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/01/1895
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 12:00 AM
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: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
5 Exeter Road
Exeter, NSW Australia
2577
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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