All Saints Church, Howick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Howick |
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All Saints’ Church
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| 36°53′44″S 174°56′02″E / 36.89559°S 174.933822°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frederick Thatcher |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Tudor Revival |
| Completed | November 1847 |
| Construction cost | NZ£147/3/9 |
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| Parish | Howick |
| Diocese | Auckland |
| Province | Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia |
All Saints’ Church is a very old and important Anglican church located in Howick. It stands at the corner of Cook Street and Selwyn Road. This church is special because it was the first parish church built in the wider Auckland area. It is also the oldest building in Manukau City.
A Look Back in Time
All Saints’ Church was built a long, long time ago in November 1847. The total cost to build it was about 147 pounds, 3 shillings, and 9 pence. The very first church service was held there on November 21, 1847. Even though the roof wasn't fully finished yet, people were eager to use it! This church was the first building ever put up in Howick.
How the Church Grew
The church was first designed in a shape like a cross, which is called a cruciform plan. Later, in 1862, the main part of the church, called the nave, was made bigger.
You might notice a special gate at the entrance called a Lych gate. This gate was built in 1930. It serves as a memorial to remember the soldiers who fought in the New Zealand Militias during the Land Wars of the 1860s.
Designed and Moved
The church was designed by a person named Frederick Thatcher, who was also a reverend. What's really interesting is that the church was pre-built at St Johns. This means parts of it were made there first. Then, these parts were moved by sea to Howick. Moving things by sea was the easiest way to transport large items back then. Once all the pieces arrived, the church was put together in Howick.
Today, All Saints’ Church is recognized as a Category I Historic Place. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
People Buried Here
Many of the early settlers of Howick are buried in the church grounds. Some notable people buried here include:
- Stephen Ponsonby Peacocke (1813–1872): He was a British officer in the Bombay Army. He was also a talented artist and a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council, which was a group that helped make laws for New Zealand.
