The St. George’s Heritage Committee is a 100% volunteer led team dedicated to preserve and protect St. George’s Heritage Church located in Brigus, Newfoundland and Labrador, as a historic landmark for the benefit of the community of Brigus and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. George’s Anglican Church was designated a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2004 due to its aesthetic and historic value.

St. George’s Anglican Church has aesthetic value as it is an excellent example of the introduction of the Gothic Revival style of architecture in Newfoundland. St. George’s Church is associated with local builder George C. Jerrett. An example of a “high” Anglican church, the elaborate design of the church was not typical in Newfoundland during the Victorian Period. This church is one of the few-remaining examples of a large outport church built in the era of great Newfoundland Anglicanism. The nave and transept layout of the church is in contrast to many of the more simple churches built in Newfoundland during this period. The features of this church are largely original including the gothic stained glass windows, dry stone foundation and timber framing that are representative of the quality of craftsmanship during this period. St. George’s Church is a defining point on the Brigus landscape. Situated on a hill, the Church is visible from both land and sea.

St. George’s Anglican Church has historic value as it has been the centre of the Anglican community in Brigus since its erection in 1876. The church was constructed on the site of a previous Anglican church and the cornerstone of the original church is incorporated into the current church.

St. George’s Anglican Church is historically valuable due to its associations with Bishop Edward Feild. Bishop Feild had an important influence on religious, political and educational life of Newfoundland during his episcopacy.

The introduction of the Gothic Revival style was the architectural expression of Bishop Feild’s Tractarian views. St. George’s Church is representative of one of a number of High Anglican churches commissioned by Bishop Feild. The grounds of the church include two 19th century graveyards that predate the existing church and which are delimited by a stone retaining wall and cast iron gate. These graveyards are valuable due to their association with the people who built both the church and the community of Brigus.

Source: Statement of Significance, Heritage NL