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St Peter and Paul Catholic ChurchGeelong Historic Buildings
The foundation stone of the Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul was laid by Bishop Gould on 17 January 1864. William Wardell, architect to the Catholic diocese of Melbourne, designed this early English Gothic style Church and Clement Nash built the structure from coursed basalt with freestone dressings. The rectangular plan Church with high gables nave, low side aisles, chancel and chapels is liturgically oriented The Church of Sts Peter and Paul is an example of the Gothic Revival based upon Pugin`s principles and a notable work of William Wilkinson Wardell, the celebrated ecclesiastical architect responsible for the Catholic Church building program in Victoria from 1858-1878. The Church, with the unusual double bellcote and simple ornamentation is one of few parish Churches in Victoria completed according to Wardell`s plans. The triple lancet stainglass window at the east end by Melbourne craftsmen Ferguson and Urie is of note.
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