St Bride's Church, Mauku
| St Bride's Church | |
|---|---|
St Bride's Church, loopholes can be see along the walls of the church | |
| 37°12′05″S 174°48′43″E / 37.2013°S 174.8120°E | |
| Location | Mauku |
| Address | Findlay Road, Mauku |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | stbridesmauku |
| History | |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Consecrated | 22 February 1885 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Reverend Arthur Guyon Purchas |
| Style | Selwyn style (Gothic Revival) |
| Years built | 1860–1861 |
| Groundbreaking | 1860 |
| Construction cost | c.£300 |
| Specifications | |
| Nave length | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Nave width | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Spire height | Slightly under 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Administration | |
| District | Parochial District of Waiuku |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Auckland |
| Parish | Parish of Mauku |
| Designated | 2 February 1990 |
| Reference no. | 81 |
St Bride's Church is an historic Anglican church in Mauku, New Zealand. Constructed in 1861, St Bride's was the first church in the Franklin area. It served as an important military outpost during the Invasion of the Waikato. The church was consecrated in 1885 and has a category 1 listing with Heritage New Zealand.