Church of the Holy Trinity, Chantry facts for kids
Chantry Church
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| Town or city | Whatley, Mendip |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°13′18″N 2°24′12″W / 51.221693°N 2.403431°W |
| Construction started | 1844 |
| Completed | 1846 |
The Church of the Holy Trinity is a beautiful old church located in Chantry, a small place in Whatley, Somerset, England. This church was built a long time ago, between 1844 and 1846. It was designed by two famous architects, George Gilbert Scott and William Moffatt. Another architect, William George Brown, also helped with the work.
The church was built for a man named James Fussell, who owned a big factory called the Old Iron Works, Mells. Because of its special history and design, the Church of the Holy Trinity is considered a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very important historical site that needs to be protected.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of the Holy Trinity is made from a type of stone called Doulting stone. It has a main hall called a nave and a special area near the altar called a chancel. There is also a porch where people enter and a vestry, which is a room used by the clergy.
The roof of the church is covered with about 400 large slates. Each slate is about 6 feet long and 1 foot 9 inches wide. The small tower on top of the church has a single bell inside.
History and Nearby Places
Over the years, many people have been connected to the church. For example, in 1858, a well-known clergyman named Richard William Church was part of the church's staff.
Not far from the church, you can find another old building called the Manor Farmhouse Gatehouse. This gatehouse was built around the year 1500, making it even older than the church! It is also a Grade I listed building, just like the Church of the Holy Trinity.
The church is part of a larger group of churches in the area. It belongs to the benefice of Mells with Buckland Dinham, Great Elm, and Whatley. This group is part of the Frome deanery, which is a local church district.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
