St Mary's Anglican Church
Highlights
- Explore the historic St Mary's Anglican Church, a testament to Maitland's rich parish history since 1838.
- Admire the architectural evolution from the original 1843 church to the grand design completed in 1887.
- Experience the serene atmosphere in a space that accommodates up to 700 worshippers, perfect for community gatherings.
- Enjoy convenient access with family-friendly facilities and ample parking at 68 Church Street, Maitland.
Maitland became a parish in 1838 and is one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of Newcastle. The first St Mary’s Church was designed by James Hume and situated between the present Church and the Rectory. Completed in 1843, with a seating capacity of 300-400 persons, it was designed to be functional rather than architecturally attractive.
With a growing population, the question arose about enlarging the Church Building. The Colonial Architect, Edmund Blackett, said that it was too costly to enlarge and repair and so proposed a new building to seat 700 people and built on an ecclesiastical plan that would look like a house of God. The foundation stone was laid in 1860 but the bell tower was not completed until 1887.
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