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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| 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 old church in Roseneath, Wellington, New Zealand. It is an Anglican church, which means it belongs to a Christian group called Anglicans. This church is considered a very important historical building. It is officially listed as a "heritage-listed" site.
About St Barnabas Church
This church is officially listed as a "Category 2 Historic Place." This means it is a building that has special historical value. Heritage New Zealand, a group that looks after important places, registered it on November 25, 1982. Its registration number is 1421.
Its History
The church building is made of timber, which is wood. It was designed by an architect named Joshua Charlesworth. The church first opened its doors in 1899.
Design and Style
St Barnabas Church was built in the Gothic Revival style. This style copies the look of old European churches from the Middle Ages. It often includes pointed arches and tall windows.
In 1924, the church had some damage from a fire. Another architect, Frederick de Jersey Clere, designed the repairs. He also designed the church's belfry in 1910. A belfry is a tower or part of a tower where bells are hung.
Part of the Community
The church is part of the local community in Roseneath and Oriental Bay. It belongs to the Diocese of Wellington. A diocese is an area that a bishop oversees for the church.
- Interior views of the church
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