Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton

Christ Church Cathedral is a heritage-listed Anglican cathedral complex at Duke Street, Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia. The cathedral was designed by John Horbury Hunt and built from 1874 to 1884 by Reynold Brothers (brickwork) and G. J. T. Lawson (woodwork). It is also known as Cathedral Church of Christ the King and Grafton Anglican Cathedral. The property is owned by the Anglican Diocese of Grafton. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 14 March 2003.

Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton
Cathedral Church of Christ the King
Cathedral Church of Christ the King, in 2021
Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton
Location in New South Wales
29°41′35″S 152°56′06″E
LocationDuke Street, Grafton, New South Wales
CountryAustralia
DenominationAnglican
Websitewww.graftoncathedral.org.au
History
StatusCathedral
FoundedJune 1974 (1974-06)
Founder(s)Bishop James Francis Turner
Dedicated25 July 1884 (1884-07-25) by Archbishop Alfred Barry
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)John Horbury Hunt (Cathedral)
Architectural typeVictorian Gothic Revival
Years built18741884
Specifications
MaterialsEnglish bond salmon bricks
Administration
DioceseGrafton
Clergy
Bishop(s)Right Rev. Dr Murray Harvey
DeanVery Rev Naomi Cooke
ArchdeaconWayne Brighton
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official nameCathedral Church of Christ the King (inc. hall and cottages); Christ Church Cathedral; Grafton Anglican Cathedral
TypeState heritage (complex / group)
Designated14 March 2003
Reference no.1654
TypeCathedral
CategoryReligion
BuildersG J T Lawson (woodwork), Reynold Brothers (brickwork)
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