Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 09-01-2014 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 09-01-2014 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Launceston, TAS 7250

Church Information

Church Name: Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: George St & Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
Suburb: Launceston
State: TAS
Postcode: 7250
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are held other than - A M D G - This church of - the Holy Trinity - was consecrated by - Robert, Ninth Bishop of - Tasmania - on Whitsunday 18th May 1975. 

A plaque records: Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Dedicated 9th Feb 1898 - Consecrated 4th Dec 1902.

Plaques inside the church building record:

  •  The Church of the Good Shepherd, Hadspen - The Church was commenced in 1868. The foundation stone having been laid on the 23rd December of that year by Catherine, wife of Archdeacon Thomas Reibey, Squire of Entally, Curate of Hadspen. Work ceased about 1870 when the walls had reached near to roof level. The building remained unfinished, sadly deteriorating, and a mute witness to neglect for nearly 90 yrs. In 1957 a Committee of Hadspen & Carrick folk under the leadership of the Rt Rev W R Barrett, Assistant Bishop of Tasmania, undertook to complete the work to original plans at heavy cost. The church was Dedicated by The Lord Bishop of Tasmania The Rt Rev G F Cranswick BA, Th D on 20th May 1961. Laus Deo.
  • A M D G - St Mark - On - The - Hill - Launceston - Dedication - 2nd July 1964 - Consecration - 18th May 1975 - Canon R D Tyson, Rector - 1958 ~ 1983.

 

Date Opened: 09-02-1898
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Launceston is part of the Parish of Launceston, the Northern Mission Network and of the Diocese of Tasmania. The first Holy Trinity church building was erected in 1842. The present church building was dedicated on 9/2/1898 and consecrated on 4/12/1902. The present foyer was built in 1986 on the site of the intented nave. The original planned nave and tower were never buit, which would have made the building twice its size. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 06/09/2016.
Last Updated: Wednesday 22nd January, 2025
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