The St. Augustine’s Chapel in Salisbury is a heritage listed building that was completed in 1857. Surprisingly building commenced in 1851 when the foundation stone was laid but it face a few problems and construction was delayed because of the Victorian Gold Rush. I reckon a whole lot of people decided they would try their fortunes intestate for awhile. It seems that it wasn’t the luckiest project as both the architect Walter Hunter and the builder Peter Walsh died within the first year.
This is a picture taken from the rear of the church, and I reckon that the crosses look very Gothic. I also thought it strange that there was two of them.
The front of the church is also rather unique in that the tower is similar to that of a small castle.
I once attended a wedding in this chapel and it was very beautiful inside. Unfortunately there was no information displayed anywhere in regards to hiring it out so I am not sure if it is still used for weddings and such.
This Roman Catholic church can be found on Commercial Road Salisbury, next to the newer St. Augustine’s Church and school.
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eerie that there were two crosses and the two gents died during the first year like that.
that tower looks like fun to go up into…off limits I’m sure though!
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That is an interesting point Tim, and it’s almost as if they had planned that from the beginning. Eerie indeed.
ok so i wont be getting married there eek..
that freaks me out!
But it’s a beautiful church, and I’m sure that bit of history was purely coincidental.
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Well I have been inside that chapel and it is really beautiful – perfect for a small intimate wedding ceremony. I am actually getting married there to my partner of 13 years on the 11/11/11
My cousin got married their Agnes and it is indeed very beautiful inside and has a lot of charm. Good to know they are still hiring it out. I hope you have a beautiful wedding and a blessed marriage.