Information: Statistics on St Mary

Statistics
Architect:	Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort.
Form:	Traditional Gothic; roofline broken by gables.
Foundation	Laid 6^th February 1886.
Built:	1886 - 1888 (Chancel and 3 bays). 1888 - 1897 (Remaining 4 bays, Baptistry, Vestries).
Builder:	Mr R.R. Rosser. £2,252 first half Mr R.R. Rosser. £3,077 completion
Construction:	Vertical board & batten exterior, painted. Exposed internal woodwork with diagonal matchboarding; all native timbers. Roof double-piched, not internally trussed. Externally clad with slates in a decorative pattern. Iron tie rods added internally during the 1950s to strengthen roof and for earthquake protection.
Opened:	30^th June 1888
Consecration:	30^th November 1888 first half 25^th August 1898 completed church.
Dimensions
Chancel:	Length: 18 m (61 feet)
Nave:	Length: 30 m (97 feet) Width: 17 m (57 feet) Height: 14 m (46 feet)
Total Length:	48 m (158 feet).
Seating:	About 1100.