St Andrews Anglican Church (former), Walcha, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 30° 59.032 E 151° 35.414
56J E 365385 N 6571333
The oldest church in Walcha
Waymark Code: WM16FQ2
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 07/23/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 6

St Andrews Church (originally known as St Paul's) in Walcha is the oldest building standing in the town and the oldest Church in the Armidale Anglican Diocese. It was built in 1862 and consecrated in 1866.
The church is a simple granite building of coursed random rubble in a Rustic Gothic style with a corrugated iron roof (originally slate). There are nine pointed arched window frames within rectangular openings (now boarded up) and a timber shingled bellcote.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1862

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican

Street address of Church:
South St
Walcha, NSW Australia


If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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