St James' Anglican Church, Morpeth

St James' Anglican Church in Morpeth is a sandstone building with a hammerbeam roof and Victorian Georgian architectural details, situated on Tank Street. The structure combines its original design with later modifications made over several decades.

The foundation stone was laid in 1837 by Edward Close Junior, and Bishop William Broughton consecrated it in 1840. The building later underwent significant alterations and repairs in the late 1800s.

The church occupies land where the Wonnarua people lived for generations, marking the arrival of European faith in the region. Walking inside, you notice how this building represents one chapter in a much longer story of the place.

The building is easily accessible from Tank Street and can be viewed from the outside to appreciate its architectural features. Weekdays are a good time to visit when the space is quieter and you can observe the stonework and roof details more clearly.

The building displays three distinct construction phases as it was reworked by different architects, revealing its evolution across more than 30 years. These layers of change show how the structure adapted to the community's shifting needs over time.