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Warkworth Anglican Church

1863

Warkworth Anglican Church
Warkworth Anglican Church

The founder of Warkworth, John Anderson Brown, gifted the land for the church in 1863. The foundation stone was laid by Sir George Grey, Govenor -General of NZ and the first service was held on 30 April 1876. Across the road is the Anglican Cemetery, where Brown was laid to rest in 1867.

Source: Heritage Mahurangi Inc. Article text and historical date reproduced from the source.