
Abbey Church, New Norcia, Western Australia
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S 30° 58.225 E 116° 12.967
50J E 425141 N 6573412
Quick Description: The church in the only monastic town in Australia
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 6/9/2014 8:21:13 PM
Waymark Code: WMKXR4
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Long Description:
The church dates from 1861,the original was constructed of bush stones, mud plaster and rough–hewn tree trunks and consisted of a simple cruciform plan of nave, transepts and sanctuary. The retro choir was added in 1870 behind the high altar and choir screen. Abbot Fulgentius Torres designed the stucco facade with its lofty pediment, and the bell tower with its clock and turret, which were added in 1907–08.
Type of Church: Church
 Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
 Dominant Architectural Style: Spanish Benedictine
 Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Tomb of Rosendo Salvado
 Diocese: New Norcia
 Address/Location: Great Northern Hwy New Norcia, W.A Australia 6509
 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
 Date of organization: Not listed
 Date of building construction: Not listed
 Archdiocese: Not listed

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