Church of the Holy Trinity, Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Trinity |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Street, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°07′53″N 2°43′57″W / 51.1315°N 2.7326°W |
| Completed | 14th century |
The Church of the Holy Trinity is a very old and important church located in Street, a town in Somerset, England. It was built way back in the 14th century, which means it's over 700 years old! Later, in the 1800s, it was carefully repaired and updated. This church is so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building, meaning it's a building of exceptional historical interest.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
This church was first dedicated to a saint named Gildas. We know that the first leader of the church, called a Rector, was John de Hancle in the year 1304. For a long time, a famous monastery called Glastonbury Abbey was in charge of the church. But then, in the 1500s, there was a big change called the dissolution of the monasteries. After that, the church's care was given to the Marquess of Bath, a noble family.
Inside and Out: The Church's Design
The Oldest Parts
The very oldest part of the church is the chancel, which is the area around the altar. It was built even earlier than the rest of the church, around the year 1270. You can still see its original window designs, which are very old and beautiful. There is also a special carved stone seat called a Sedilia in this area.
The main part of the church, called the nave, and its tall tower were built later, in the 15th century. The tower holds eight bells, and four of these bells are very old, dating all the way back to 1777!
Updates Over Time
In the early 1800s, a new section called the north aisle was added to the church. The inside of the church was also given a fresh look in 1843 by an architect named Benjamin Ferrey. Around that time, a musical instrument called an organ was also put into the church.
Modern Changes
More recently, between the years 2000 and 2004, the church had some modern updates. The old wooden benches, called pews, were taken out. New lighting was installed, and a special heating system was put under the floor to keep everyone warm.
Church Community
The Church of the Holy Trinity is part of a larger group of churches in Street and Walton. This group is known as a benefice and belongs to the Glastonbury deanery.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
