St Mark's Anglican Church, Pontville, Tasmania
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Andrex228
S 42° 40.840 E 147° 15.981
55G E 521821 N 5274610
An unusual Romanesque church built 1839-41 to a design of convict architect James Blackburn from local Brighton sandstone, standing on the top of the hill on the north side of Pontville.
Waymark Code: WM15M38
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Views: 2
As far as it is known the foundation stone, which unfortunately can no longer be seen, was laid by the then Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, Sir John Franklin in 1839. Delays resulting from its convict labourers being diverted to other projects, such as the Pontville Bridge and the Watch House meant that the building was not completed until February 1841. It was dedicated on the 21st February that same year by Archdeacon Williams Hutchins.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 02/21/1841
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 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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Lot 1 Kimberley Street
Pontville, TAS Australia
7030
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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