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 a historic Church of England church. You can find it in Bincombe, a village in Dorset, England. This church has a long history, with its first parts built in the late 1100s. Over the years, new sections were added, and it was repaired in 1865. Today, it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical and architectural site.
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The Church's Long History
Most of the church you see today was built in the 1400s. However, some older parts, like the nave (the main part where people sit) and the chancel (the area around the altar), date back to the late 1100s. In the 1400s, the south wall of the chancel, the north wall of the nave, and the church tower were all rebuilt. The south wall of the nave was also made taller. Later, in the 1600s, a porch was added to the south side. It was built using old stone pieces.
Major Repairs in the 1800s
The church had a big restoration and new seating added in 1865. The money for these repairs came from donations and from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. This college had been the main landowner in the area since 1570. Mr. R. Reynolds from Weymouth did the main work. Mr. S. Pitman was the project manager, and Mr. George Roper of Bincombe handled the stone work. While the church was closed for repairs, people used a nearby barn for worship.
The inside of the church was made new again. The eastern wall of the chancel was rebuilt, and the outside walls were made stronger. The old wooden benches 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 Bishop of Salisbury, Walter Kerr Hamilton, reopened the church on July 31, 1865. The reopening was planned to happen when the Bishop was visiting Dorchester for a meeting about old artifacts.
Later Additions and Updates
The church got its organ in 1901. It was moved from St Nicholas' Church in Broadwey. A clock was put on the tower after World War II ended, as a way to say thank you. In 1995, the church's roof was replaced, and other repairs were done. This work cost about £82,000.
Church Architecture and Features
Holy Trinity Church is built from rough stone pieces called rubblestone. It has smooth, cut stones called freestone for details around windows and doors. The roofs are covered with slate and stone tiles. The tower has two main sections and a flat top called a parapet. Inside the tower are two bells. One bell was made by John Wallis of Salisbury in 1594. The other was made by Thomas Purdue in 1658.
Inside the church, you can find a font (a basin for baptisms) that dates back to the 1200s. The bowl of the font is made from a special type of stone called Purbeck stone. The window in the east wall of the chancel has beautiful stained glass. This glass was added in 1865 to remember Elizabeth, the wife of surgeon John Howship.
