NS0010 Former Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Weymouth NS

NS0010a Former Saint Thomas Anglican Church Weymouth, Weymouth, NS.Visited by JR Spurway, on 23-Sep-2007.

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ESTABLISHED: BUILT: 1864REBUILT: CLOSED: 1977DEMOLISHED:

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CANADIAN HERITAGE DESIGNATION: 1373PROVINCIAL/MUNICIPAL/OTHER HERITAGE: uilt Heritage Inventory, Office of the Municipality of the District of Digby

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The heritage value of Saint Thomas Church is its historical role in the community. Built in phases, the nave of the church was constructed in 1864. It was built as a sister parish to Saint Peters Church in Weymouth North. Members in the Weymouth Bridge area could travel to Saint Thomas Church much easier than the long trek to Weymouth North. Much of the money raised to build the church came from local sea captains and ship owners. The church’s first minister was Reverend James Philip Filleul whose ministry in this region extended forty years (1852-1892). The church was deconsecrated in 1977 and currently functions as a community museum.

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