St. Anne Chapel, Inagoj facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Anne Chapel |
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| Chapelle Saint-Anne d'Inagoj | |
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| Location | Inagoj |
| Country |  New Caledonia France |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The St. Anne Chapel (also known as Chapelle Saint-Anne d'Inagoj or Inagod Chapel) is a Catholic church building. It is located in the town of Inagod. This town is on Lifou Island, which is part of the Loyalty Islands. These islands are in New Caledonia, a territory of France in Oceania.
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Where to Find St. Anne Chapel
The chapel is in the Losi district of Inagod. You can reach it by following the RM1 road. It is on the right side of the main island road. The chapel stands about 10 meters above the sea.
Building History and Materials
Writings from J. B. P. Fabre tell us about the chapel's past. It was built in 1866. The main material used for its construction was plaster. Local tribes built this chapel for a reverend. At the same time, a small house was also built. This house is about 5 meters from the chapel, on its southwest side.
What the Chapel is Used For
The St. Anne Chapel is mainly used for Catholic religious services. A newer chapel was also built nearby. This newer building has a special octagonal shape. This design follows old Christian architecture styles.
See also
In Spanish: Capilla de Santa Ana (Inagoj) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in France
- Nouméa Cathedral
