Christ Church Geelong
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Christ Church is the oldest Anglican Church in Victoria, Australia, in continuous use on its original site. The parish pre-dates the Diocese of Melbourne and was founded on 7 October 1843, when the Bishop of Australia, William Grant Broughton
, laid the foundation stone at the northeast corner of the present nave. The church was opened and dedicated on 27 June 1847, and the enlarged church was consecrated on 25 October 1859. The church is the only one in Victoria designed by the colonial architect Edmund Blacket
. It was enlarged in 1855 by the addition of the transepts and sanctuary.
Christ Church has been given an A Classification by the National Trust
and is listed on the Register of the National Estate
.
William Grant Broughton
William Grant Broughton was the first Bishop of Australia of the Church of England....
, laid the foundation stone at the northeast corner of the present nave. The church was opened and dedicated on 27 June 1847, and the enlarged church was consecrated on 25 October 1859. The church is the only one in Victoria designed by the colonial architect Edmund Blacket
Edmund Blacket
Edmund Thomas Blacket was an Australian architect, best known for his designs for the University of Sydney, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney and St...
. It was enlarged in 1855 by the addition of the transepts and sanctuary.
Christ Church has been given an A Classification by the National Trust
National Trust of Australia
The Australian Council of National Trusts is the peak body for community-based, non-government organisations committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and historic heritage....
and is listed on the Register of the National Estate
Register of the National Estate
The Register of the National Estate is a listing of natural and cultural heritage places in Australia. The listing was initially compiled between 1976 and 2003 by the Australian Heritage Commission. The register is now maintained by the Australian Heritage Council...
.