St Augustine's is a large wooden church which has evolved over the years from the basic rectangular structure built in 1872.
The original part of the church was built from heart black pine (Matai) and Totara milled from the Waimate bush, and it's thought to have been designed by the prominent architect B W Mountfort. (His advice was sought by the church Building Committee prior to drawing up plans for the church).
The church was enlarged in 1880 when the lantern tower with its high pavilion roof was added. The vicar form 1876 to 1891 Rev Charles Coates, is said to have designed the tower which is such a feature of the church.
In 1928 the foundation stone for a new chancel and sanctuary was laid as the basis of a new church to replace the older wooden structure. Fortunately the rebuilding plans were never put into action. A lych gate was added in 1902 and a bell tower in 1903, completing the group of buildings as they stand today.
Notable features of the church are two stained glass windows depicting Sir Galahad and the Holy Grail, and Christ in the house of Martha. They were designed and manufactured by Morris & Co with the first window being installed in 1926 and the second in 1931.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
322
Date Entered
2nd April 1985
Date of Effect
2nd April 1985
City/District Council
Waimate District
Region
Canterbury Region
Legal description
TS 119 120 Pt TS 118 Lot1 DP 3146
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
322
Date Entered
2nd April 1985
Date of Effect
2nd April 1985
City/District Council
Waimate District
Region
Canterbury Region
Legal description
TS 119 120 Pt TS 118 Lot1 DP 3146
Construction Details
Start Year
1872
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1872
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. 'This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. 'This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Current Usages
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Current Usages
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
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