All Saints Anglican Church, Henley Brook
The All Saints Church in Henley Brook is the oldest church in Western Australia. It was built by Richard Edwards between 1838 and 1840, with the first service taking place on 10 January 1841. The site is on a small hill overlooking the Swan River and near the conjunction of the Swan and Ellen Brook. This site was where Captain James Stirling camped during his 1827 exploration of the area.
| All Saints Anglican Church, Henley Brook | |
|---|---|
The church in 2008 | |
| 31°47′45″S 116°0′14″E | |
| Location | Henry Street, Henley Brook, Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | All Saints Church |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Years built | 1841–1938 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
| Administration | |
| Province | Western Australia |
| Diocese | Perth |
| Parish | Swan |
Western Australia Heritage Register | |
| Official name | All Saints Anglican Church |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 31 May 1996 |
| Reference no. | 2492 |
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