[1] The foundation stone was laid on 7 April 1869 by Lieutenant General Hodgson and it was consecrated for worship on 19 September 1869.

[4] The altar is surrounded by stained glass windows imported from Scotland that depict the significant events in the life of Jesus.

[5] It has a marble baptismal font, imported from England, located at the entrance of the church.

[4] Reverend Walter Stanley Senior's ashes are interred in the church's graveyard.

[1][6] The church was declared a protected archaeological site in November 2002.