Church of Holy Trinity, Hotwells facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of Holy Trinity |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°26′59″N 2°37′07″W / 51.4498°N 2.6187°W |
| Completed | 1829 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Charles Robert Cockerell |
The Church of Holy Trinity is a special church for Anglican Christians in Hotwells, a part of Bristol, England. It's considered a very important old building, which means it's a "grade II* listed building". This protects it so it can't be changed too much without permission.
History of the Church
The Church of Holy Trinity was built in 1829. A famous architect named Charles Robert Cockerell designed it. The inside of the church was designed by T Burrough. It was officially opened on November 10, 1830.
The main part of the church inside is shaped like a rectangle. It is about 85 feet long and 60 feet wide. Cockerell used a special way of arranging the space, similar to how Sir Christopher Wren designed buildings. He used eight strong columns to support the building.
During World War II, Bristol was bombed a lot. The church was badly damaged inside during these attacks. Because of this, almost nothing from the original inside of the church survived. However, the shallow glass dome in the roof was kept.
After the war, the church was completely rebuilt in the 1950s. Since then, some modern parts have been added. These include a kitchen, toilets, and office space. In 2004, the roof was fixed, and some old asbestos material was safely removed from the dome. The church also has pews (benches) that can be moved. This is helpful for concerts and special events.
The Church of Holy Trinity is part of the Diocese of Bristol. This is a larger group of churches in the area.
See also
- Churches in Bristol
- Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol
