St Barnabas Church, Wellington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Barnabas Church |
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St Barnabas Church in 2017
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| 41°17′15.09″S 174°48′08.03″E / 41.2875250°S 174.8022306°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1899 |
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| Materials | Timber |
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| Parish | Roseneath and Oriental Bay, Wellington |
| Diocese | Wellington |
| Province | Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia |
St Barnabas Church is a special Anglican church building. It is located in Roseneath, a suburb of Wellington, New Zealand.
This church is considered a "heritage-listed" building. This means it is an important historical place. It was officially recognized by Heritage New Zealand on November 25, 1982. Its special number is 1421.
About St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church is a place where people of the Anglican faith gather. The building is made mostly of timber, which is wood. It has a unique design that makes it stand out.
Design and Style
The church was designed in a style called Gothic Revival. This style brings back old building ideas from the Middle Ages. It often includes pointed arches and tall windows.
The first architect who designed the church was Joshua Charlesworth. He completed his work in 1899.
Church History
The church first opened its doors in 1899. It has been a part of the Roseneath community ever since.
In 1924, the church had some fire damage. Luckily, it was repaired. The repairs were designed by another architect, Frederick de Jersey Clere. He also designed the church's belfry in 1910. A belfry is a tower where bells are hung.
Church Community
St Barnabas Church is part of a larger group. It belongs to the parish of Roseneath and Oriental Bay. This parish is part of the Diocese of Wellington. A diocese is like a region for churches.
- Interior views of the church
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