Presbyterian Church
Highlights
Unique Gothic design with Romanesque and Scottish details
Rich insight into 1800s gold mining community life
Located near Hill End Heritage Centre for deeper exploration
Rich insight into 1800s gold mining community life
Located near Hill End Heritage Centre for deeper exploration
Overview
Hill End's heritage Presbyterian Church is a beautiful example of religious architecture of the late 1800s. It also demonstrates how religion played an important part in the gold mining communities…
Hill End's heritage Presbyterian Church is a beautiful example of religious architecture of the late 1800s. It also demonstrates how religion played an important part in the gold mining communities of that time.
While the church is of Gothic design, the inclusion of Romanesque details makes it distinctive and beautiful. The inclusion of the thistle motif in the church's doorway symbolises the strong Scottish support for the Presbyterian faith.
Once you've had a stroll around the church, be sure to visit the Hill End Heritage Centre to discover more about the heritage wealth of Hill End's mining legacy
.