The bluestone landmark of Strathalbyn - a Presbyterian church consecrated in 1848, standing on the high bank of the River Angas above the Soldiers Memorial Gardens.
The landmark of Strathalbyn
St Andrew's Uniting Church is the signature landmark of the heritage town of Strathalbyn. It was consecrated as a Presbyterian church in 1848 and its commanding bluestone tower - clearly visible from almost anywhere in the town centre - reflects the strong Scottish heritage of Strathalbyn's founding community.
Architecture
The church is built from locally quarried bluestone in a Gothic Revival style, with a tall square tower, pointed-arch windows and a slate roof. It is widely considered one of the most photographed churches in Australia - the view across the River Angas and the Soldiers Memorial Gardens to the tower is the town's unofficial calling card.
Visiting
- Free to visit and photograph from the outside
- The interior is sometimes open on Sundays for services and special occasions
- The churchyard contains a number of 19th-century pioneer graves
- The best photography is in late afternoon light when the bluestone glows warm
- Combine with a walk through the Soldiers Memorial Gardens next door
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Image credits
- St Andrew's Bridge and Church, Strathalbyn (c. 1925) by State Government Photographer (SA) , CC0 / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons