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Sacred Heart Cathedral

Location

Cnr Wattle & McKenzie Streets,, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No B4509

File Number

B4509

Level

Local

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Statement of Significance

Australia's largest provincial church, and the last Gothic cathedral to be completed in Victoria. The nave was built in 1896-1901 to the design of Reed Smart & Tappin in the Decorated Gothic style, and transepts, sanctuary and chapels added in 1954-77. The site is dramatic, with the west window by Hardman of Birmingham. The twentieth century work was largely executed by sixteen craftsmen, most of whom were Italians brought to Australia for the purpose.
Classified: 09/03/1989

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