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Christ Church of England Cathedral

Other Names Ballarat Anglican Church ,  Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Location Lydiard Street,, BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 - Property No B3563 File Number B3563 Level Local

[1/2] B3563 C of E Lydiard St [2/2] B3563 Christ Church Anglican

Statement of Significance

A bluestone Gothic church commenced in 1854-7 to the design of Backhouse and Reynolds, with the addition of transepts in 1868 designed by Edward James. The main facade embraces a five-light lancet window, but is marred by the addition of an unsympathetic modern porch (porch excluded from classification). Adjoining (and included in the Classification) is a Chapter House of 1891-1908 intended to become the crypt of a much larger cathedral designed by Tappin, Gilbert & Dennehy, but which did not eventuate.
Classified: 18/03/1976