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Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
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Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
53°10′16.42″N 0°46′2.13″W / 53.1712278°N 0.7672583°W / 53.1712278; -0.7672583
OS grid reference SK 82566 64736
Location Besthorpe
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication Holy Trinity
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Completed 1844
Administration
Parish Langford
Deanery Newark and Southwell
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

Holy Trinity Church in Besthorpe, Nottinghamshire, is a special old church. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is important and protected. This church belongs to the Church of England.

History of Holy Trinity Church

When the Church Was Built

Holy Trinity Church was built a long time ago, in the year 1844. It was first created as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help people in Besthorpe attend services more easily. They did not have to travel far to a bigger main church. The main church it helped was St Helena's Church, South Scarle.

Churches Working Together

Today, Holy Trinity Church is part of a group of churches in the area. These churches work together to serve their communities. They share resources and support each other. This group includes several other churches in nearby villages.

More Information

  • Listed buildings in Besthorpe, Nottinghamshire

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