Holy Trinity Church, Bincombe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
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| Location | Bincombe, Dorset, England |
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| Architectural type | Church |
Holy Trinity Church is an old church in Bincombe, Dorset, England. It is part of the Church of England. This special building was first built a very long time ago, in the late 1100s! It has been changed and fixed up many times since then.
In 1865, the church had a big restoration. Today, Holy Trinity Church is a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical building and is protected.
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The Church's Long History
Most of the church you see today was built in the 1400s. However, some parts, like the main hall (nave) and the area around the altar (chancel), are even older. They date back to the late 1100s.
During the 1400s, several parts of the church were rebuilt. This included the south wall of the chancel, the north wall of the nave, and the church tower. The south wall of the nave was also made taller. Later, in the 1600s, a porch was added to the south side of the church. It was made using old stone pieces.
Big Changes in 1865
In 1865, Holy Trinity Church had a major makeover. This work included fixing up the inside and adding new seats. Money for this big project came from donations and from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. This college has owned much of the land in Bincombe since 1570.
Mr. R. Reynolds from Weymouth led the restoration work. Mr. S. Pitman was the clerk of the works, making sure everything ran smoothly. The stone work was done by Mr. George Roper, who lived in Bincombe. While the church was being fixed, people used a nearby barn for their worship services.
The inside of the church was completely restored. The eastern wall of the chancel was rebuilt, and the outside walls were made stronger. The old wooden benches (pews) were taken out and replaced with new ones made of stained wood. New items were also added, like a communion table, a pulpit (where sermons are given), a reading desk, and a harmonium (a type of organ).
The church officially reopened on July 31, 1865. The Bishop of Salisbury, Walter Kerr Hamilton, led the reopening ceremony. The date was moved up so it would happen when the Bishop was already visiting Dorchester for another meeting.
Later Additions and Repairs
An organ was installed in the church in 1901. It was moved from St Nicholas' Church in Broadwey. After World War II ended, a clock was put on the church tower. This was a way to give thanks for the peace.
More recently, in 1995, the church's roof was replaced. Other repairs were also done at that time. These repairs cost about £82,000.
Church Design and Features
Holy Trinity Church is built from rough stones with smooth stone details. Its roof is made of slate and stone tiles. The church has a two-part tower with a flat top (parapet). Inside the tower are two bells. One bell was made by John Wallis in 1594. The other bell was made by Thomas Purdue in 1658.
Inside the church, you can find a special font (a basin for baptisms) that is from the 1200s. The bowl of the font is made from Purbeck stone. The window in the east wall of the chancel has beautiful stained glass. This glass was put in during the 1865 restoration to remember Elizabeth, who was the wife of a surgeon named John Howship.
