
St Oswald's
Upper Castra, Tasmania
In the year 1895, in close proximity to the former homesteads of two esteemed pioneers of the district, Messrs. Biddle and Stevens, a modest wooden church was constructed. This edifice...
- Denomination
- Anglican
- Region
- North
- Year Built
- 1895
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
In the year 1895, in close proximity to the former homesteads of two esteemed pioneers of the district, Messrs. Biddle and Stevens, a modest wooden church was constructed. This edifice served a dual purpose, functioning not only as a place of worship but also as a school, thus becoming a focal point of the community's spiritual and educational life.
On Sunday, the 30th of May in the year 2015, the new Church of England was ceremoniously inaugurated by the Venerable Archdeacon Beresford, acting as the representative of the Bishop of Tasmania. Erected at the expense of two hundred pounds, the newly constructed and substantial weatherboard building was adorned with blackwood and pine paneling and featured stained glass windows, showcasing both craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement. It was constructed under the auspices of Mr. A. M. Harman of Ulverstone, whose expertise and dedication were instrumental in its realization. The sacred vessels of the altar were graciously bestowed upon the Reverend S. P. H. Martin by a church society in England, symbolizing a transcontinental bond of faith and devotion.
The exact location of this church is unknown.
This building no longer exists.
History
1895
Modest wooden church constructed as a place of worship and school
built2015-05-30
New Church of England ceremoniously inaugurated by Archdeacon Beresford
opened
Gallery
References
- Albert H Roake, Sixty years of progress, 1868-1928 - parish of Forth and Leven, Tasmanian : souvenir booklet, Burnie, Advocate, 1928, pp.16-17Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- UPPER CASTRA. (1915, June 2). The North West Post (Formby, Tas.: 1887 - 1916), p. 4
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- UPPER CASTRA. (1895, June 20). The North West Post (Formby, Tas.: 1887 - 1916), p. 2
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
No longer exists
Open
Not recorded
Address
Upper Castra, Upper Castra TAS 7315
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded

