[1] The building is part of the Historic District of Annapolis Royal.

[2] It soon deteriorated and a new church was erected in 1815 at the current location.

When the British garrison left in Fort Anne in 1854, the church interior was renovated, as it no longer needed to accommodate garrison soldiers.

The Foundation status is due the original land grant from George III in 1814.

[2] The church has received numerous items of royal patronage since its inception, although some, including the Queen Anne silver communion service, were removed to Halifax when the garrison left.