Meadows, SA - St George's Anglican

History and Architecture:

Anglican church services were initially held at Meadows by C. G. Taplin of Macclesfield, in the schoolroom. In May 1869 there was 'talk of putting up a church' and on 25 September 1869 the Bishop of Adelaide, Augustus Short, laid the foundation stone of the church. The Trustees were Messrs Vickery, Dash wood, Connor, Stone, Jones and Catt. The ground was presented by George Vickery.

'The building is entirely of freestone from Mr Holland's quarry, Meadows, and was to be 50' long, 25' wide and 18' high inside. The tower is be 10' X 10' and 20' high. The porch 8' x8'. There are 19 buttresses and the building is of Gothic design. The architect is Mr John (?) Haddock, of Meadows; and the builders Messrs Fry and Prewett of Glengrove.'

'The roof is covered with iron, and on the inside has a handsome appearance, the arches being ornamented with several drops, etc. The floor is of wood, the chancel being raised some ten inches, and ornamented with the usual chancel furniture.