
Caveside Uniting Church
Caveside, Tasmania
Wesleyan services were first held at Caveside in 1875 in a modest two-room cottage near Lobster Bridge. However, this building quickly proved insufficient, prompting discussions about...
- Denomination
- Uniting Wesleyan Methodist
- Region
- North
- Year Built
- Unknown
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
Wesleyan services were first held at Caveside in 1875 in a modest two-room cottage near Lobster Bridge. However, this building quickly proved insufficient, prompting discussions about constructing a fit for purpose church which could be also used as a school.
Initially, a plot of land near 'the cutting' was donated, but it was found to be unsuitable. Subsequently, Mr. Henry Reed donated one acre of land, valued at £1, on March 20, 1878. Over the years, the church underwent extensions.
During the 1900s, the Caveside Methodist Sunday School held its anniversary celebrations, drawing large crowds and garnering significant appreciation for the services.
On October 26, 1968, a new brick church was opened and dedicated by Reverend W. J. Wilson on the original site. The construction cost amounted to $9184.
The church was later sold and has since been converted into a private residence.
History
1875
Wesleyan services first held at Caveside
founded1878-03-20
Henry Reed donated one acre of land for the church site
purchased1968-10-26
New brick church dedicated by Reverend W. J. Wilson
dedicated1968-10-26
New brick church opened on the original site
opened
Gallery
References
- An historical record compiled by the Reunion Committee for the Reunion of Caveside and Chudleigh Schools and District, As the lobster flows : Caveside-Chudleigh, Devonport, 1994, p. 48Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- M.E.J. Stansall, Tasmanian Methodism 1820-1975, Methodist Church of Australasia, Launceston, 1975, p. 25Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Private residence
Open
Not recorded
Address
762 Caveside Road, Caveside TAS 7304
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded

