St Michael's Church, Waimea West, Anglican church building in Waimea West, New Zealand
St Michael's Church presents Gothic Revival architecture with pointed arches, steep rooflines, and white exterior walls against the Waimea West landscape.
The church, designed by Thomas Brunner and constructed in 1866, stands as New Zealand's first memorial church, dedicated to Captain Francis H. Blundell.
The site marks the location of Nelson Province's first church from 1843, representing early European religious establishment in the region.
Regular Anglican services take place in this Category I Heritage New Zealand structure, which maintains its original architectural elements.
The church grounds contain the burial site of Captain Francis H. Blundell, an early settler who died in 1865.
Location: Brightwater
Inception: 1866
Architects: Thomas Brunner
Website: http://nelsonanglican.org.nz/waimea-parish
GPS coordinates: -41.33820,173.10600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:27
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