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Highfield House Chapel - Former

Stanley, TAS 7331

Church Information

Church Name:	Highfield House Chapel - Former
Church Previous Name:	-
Denomination:	Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address:	143 Green Hills Rd, Stanley TAS 7331, Australia
Suburb:	Stanley
State:	TAS
Postcode:	7331
Foundation Stone Laid:	unknown
Foundation Stone Notes:	No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited. A plaque records: Chapel - The Room of Preaching and Piety - Religious services were at first held in the 1826 Highfield Cottage. They were conducted by Thomas Swayne (wool sorter and book-keeper) until he left in 1841. - Late in 1838 the building of a stone chapel was commenced, Reverend Grigg was appointed chaplain. Services were conducted in the chapel buildings from the beginning of 1842 until a church and parsonage were erected in the company township. Never completed. the chapel was later used as a storehouse - Six convicts formed the choir...
Date Opened:	00-00-1842
Date Closed:	00-00-1847
Email:	admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The former Highfield House Chapel, Stanley, although never completed, held its first service in 1842, but closed when a church was erected/opened in Stanley (1847?). The chapel was the earliest 'church' established on the north west coast. The first service in Highfield was held in 1826, in Highfield Cottage, and was conducted by Thomas Swayne, who continued to conduct services until he left in 1841. The chapel is today used for weddings. More historical information/photographs of the former chapel are invited. Photographs uploaded 21/4/2023.

For more of the chapel story and additional photographs see - https://www.churchesoftasmania.com/2018/10/highfield-house-chapel-at-stanley.html

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Last Updated: Friday 21st April, 2023