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. It was built a long time ago, between 1844 and 1846.
This church was designed by two famous architects, George Gilbert Scott and William Moffatt. Later, William George Brown from Frome also helped with the design. The church was built for James Fussell, who owned a nearby iron works. It's considered a very important building and is a Grade I listed building, which means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.
About the Church Building
The Church of the Holy Trinity is made from a type of stone called Doulting stone. It's not a very big church, but it has all the usual parts. These include the nave (the main part where people sit), the chancel (the area near the altar), a porch, and a vestry (a room where the clergy prepare).
The roof of the church is quite special. It's covered with 400 large slates. Each slate is about 1.8 meters (6 feet) long and 53 centimeters (1 foot 9 inches) wide. The small tower, called a spire, holds just one bell.
Church History and Nearby Places
In 1858, a well-known clergyman named Richard William Church was one of the priests at this church. He was an important person in the church's history.
Close to the Church of the Holy Trinity, you can find the Manor Farmhouse Gatehouse. This old gatehouse was built even earlier, around the year 1500. It is also a Grade I listed building, just like the church. This means it's also very important historically and is protected.
The church is part of a larger group of churches in the area. It belongs to the church community of Mells, which also includes Buckland Dinham, Great Elm, and Whatley. This group is part of the Frome deanery, which is a local church district.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
