Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, Anglican cathedral in Grafton, Australia.
Christ Church Cathedral is a Gothic-inspired Anglican cathedral on Duke Street in Grafton, built from 1874 to 1884 to a design by John Horbury Hunt. Its walls are laid in half a million pink sandstock bricks made locally by Samuel George from clay dug at the site, using more than 100 moulds supplied by Richard Palmer. The 1934–1937 extension added the last four bays of the nave and west porch in some 300,000 handmade bricks from the same clay pit and moulds.
Construction started in 1874 under architect John Horbury Hunt's design, with the first completed section dedicated in 1884. The building continued to grow over several decades, with final expansions finished in 1937.
The Diocese of Grafton was created as a separate diocese in 1914, and its shield of wavy blue and white lines refers to the coastal and riverine character of the Northern Rivers Region it covers. The cathedral is one of 28 parishes in the diocese and is also called the Cathedral Church of Christ the King.
The church stands at 14 Duke Street and welcomes visitors during regular hours, with guided tours available and regular prayer services held throughout the week. A bookshop and community shop on site offer browsing opportunities while you are there.
A stained glass window from 1896 created by the Sydney firm Lyon and Cottier sits above the high altar and represents quality craftsmanship from that era. This window is among the notable art pieces that draws the eye when entering the interior space.
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