Church of the Holy Trinity, Newton St Loe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Trinity |
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| Location | Newton St Loe, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 1 February 1956 |
| Reference no. | 1129501 |
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The Church of the Holy Trinity is a beautiful old church located in Newton St Loe, a village in Somerset, England. It's considered a very important historical building, known as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.
Even though a church has been on this spot since the 11th century, the stone building you see today was mostly built in the 1300s. The tall tower was added later, in the 1400s. It was given a big makeover in 1857. One cool thing about the tower is its clock, which only has one hand!
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History of the Church
A church has stood on this very spot for a very long time. Records show there was a church here in the 11th century. It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book, a famous survey from 1086.
The main stone building we see now was built in the 1300s. The impressive tower was added about 100 years later, in the 1400s.
In 1857, the church had a big renovation, which is like a major update or repair. During this time, a new section called the north aisle was added. This work was led by Charles Edward Davis, who later became the main architect for the city of Bath. A wealthy person named William Gore-Langton paid for these improvements.
Today, the Church of the Holy Trinity is part of a group of churches in the area. It belongs to the Diocese of Bath & Wells, which is a part of the larger Church of England.
Church Design and Features
The Church of the Holy Trinity is built from stone. It has several main parts, including a nave (the main area where people sit), a chancel (the area near the altar), and two aisles (passageways on the sides). It also has a west tower and a special room for the organ. The roof is made of slate.
The Tall Tower
The church has a tall, three-part tower on its west side. It's supported by strong diagonal buttresses, which are like stone supports. The tower stands about 61 feet (18.6 meters) tall.
On the tower, you'll find a unique clock face with only one hand! Inside the tower are six bells. These bells were made in 1741 by Thomas Bilbie, a famous bell maker from the Bilbie family. He melted down five older bells to create these new ones. A wooden screen, put in place in 1909, separates the tower from the main part of the church.
Inside the Church
Most of the things you see inside the church today, like the font (where baptisms happen), the pews (church benches), the pulpit (where sermons are given), and the screen, were added during the 1857 renovation.
However, some of the monuments inside are much older. For example, there's a beautiful marble tomb for Joseph Langton, who passed away in 1701. This tomb is surrounded by an iron railing. It also has a marble inscription that remembers his seven children, who sadly died when they were young.
The church's organ, which makes music for services, was put in place in 1879.
People Buried Here
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
