About St Saviour’s Cathedral
St Saviour’s Cathedral is a things to do venue in Goulburn, New South Wales.
The current dean is the Very Reverend Phillip Saunders. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 20 April 2009.
History In 1840 a simple brick church to the designs of a Sydney architect, James Hume, was erected. This Church of Saint Saviour was in the manner of English parish churches with a bold square western tower and a simple axiality complementing the Georgian town plan.
Built by James Wilson, a convict arriving in the colony aboard the Lord Sidmouth in 1819, and his relation Henry Wilson, the foundation stones were obtained from the quarries known as Munoz’s on Church Hill. James Wilson died during construction of the church after falling from the roof.
A painting of the original church hangs in the narthex of the current cathedral.
Good to know
- Type: Things to Do
- Area: Goulburn, New South Wales
- Website: visit ↗
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Saviour’s Cathedral?
St Saviour’s Cathedral is located at 170 Bourke St, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.
What type of place is St Saviour’s Cathedral?
St Saviour’s Cathedral is a things to do venue in Goulburn, New South Wales.
How can I contact St Saviour’s Cathedral?
You can visit their website (linked on this page).
Find more things to do in Goulburn or browse the Goulburn local guide.
Address
170 Bourke St, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
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