St Luke’s Anglican Church, Campbell Town

 

St Luke's was completed in 1839 to the design of John Lee Archer, the colonial architect under Governor Arthur.  The last public ceremony performed by Governor Arthur was the laying of the foundation stone for a church at Campbell Town and Ross on 20 October 1836.  Constructed of brick, it incorporates a large tower at the west end with prominent octagonal pinnacles and a spacious aisled interior. The stained glass windows include a very rare example of the work of Arial Rosenkranz (1870-1964).

The organ was built by Walker of London in 1862 and purchased by private subscriptions of the members of the congregation of St. Luke's.  The scale is unique in Tasmania and rare even in England, extending from FFF to G, five octaves and two semitones.

St Luke’s continues to be a vital part of today’s Midlands Anglican ministry.

For further Information see web-sites:

http://ontheconvicttrail.blogspot.com.au/2016/06/st-lukes-church-campbelltown.html

http://www.ohta.org.au/confs/Tas/StLukesCampbell/StLukesCampbell.html

https://churchesoftasmania.blogspot.com.au/2018/04/st-lukes-campbell-town-without-proper.html