Municipally Registered Property
Former Saint Thomas Anglican Church
Weymouth, Nova Scotia
Also known as St. Thomas Anglican Church
Side Perspective, 2004
Photo: Heritage Division, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2004
- Built
- 1864
- Recognized
- 1999
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Saint Thomas Anglican Church is a one and one-half storey wooden church with a projecting tower centred on the façade and pointed arch Gothic windows with hood decorative mouldings. The church building stands on the main street of Weymouth, Nova Scotia. Both the church and the surrounding property are included in the heritage designation.
Heritage value
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.
SourceBuilt Heritage Inventory, Office of the Municipality of the District of Digby
Character‑defining elements
The exterior character-defining elements of the former Saint Thomas church include: - Gothic windows; - detailed corner trim and cornice returns; - balcony at the top of the steeple; - Gothic design and tiny imitation windows in the spire; - wooden double-doors with a Gothic flair; - universal hood moulds over all windows.
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Location
4668 Main Street, Weymouth, Nova Scotia, B0W, Canada
44.41353° N, 65.99602° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.