St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Bothwell, Tasmania
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S 42° 23.030 E 147° 00.487
55G E 500668 N 5307606
The French Gothic revival 'small country Cathedral' was designed by Alexander North and built by Lewis and Son and Hallet, using sandstone which was quarried locally.
Waymark Code: WM15RAV
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Date Posted: 02/14/2022
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Before construction of the present church, the Anglican and Presbyterian congregations met in the same building. Owing to differences and disputes, the present church, dedicated to St Michael and All Angels, was begun in 1887 and consecrated in 1891.
The elegant stone-faced interior incorporates a large fireplace at the west end, double-arcades screening the transepts, with carved column capitals in Oamaru limestone. A low stone wall screening the chancel links to a stone pulpit containing a mosaic made by J.F. Ebner, London representing the Saviour preaching the sermon on the mount.
The fittings are to North's designs, including the stone font and the carved kauri choir stalls incorporating stylised fleur-de-lis ends in the shape of fern fronds.
The tower was added in 1923, though not completed until 1929 and includes a stone staircase.
**Note: Church services are held every 2nd Sunday of the month.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1891
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
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 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: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
2 Market Place
Bothwell, TAS Australia
7030
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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