Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst, from the southeast
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| OS grid reference | SJ 368,738 |
| Location | Capenhurst, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Holy Trinity, Capenhurst |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 1 June 1967 |
| Architect(s) | James Harrison, John Douglas |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1856 |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, roof of purple tiles |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Holy Trinity, Capenhurst |
| Deanery | Wirral South |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst is a church located in the village of Capenhurst, Cheshire, England. It is a special building because it is listed as a Grade II listed building, which means it's important and protected. This church is an active Anglican parish church, serving the local community. It is part of the diocese of Chester.
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History of the Church
The building of Holy Trinity Church started in 1856 and was finished in 1859. It was designed by an architect named James Harrison. Later, between 1889 and 1890, the church's tower was added. Another architect, John Douglas, also added some special details inside the church.
Looking at the Church's Design
Outside the Church
The church is made from red sandstone blocks, which are carefully cut stones. The roof is covered with purple tiles. The church has a main open area called a nave, a small entrance area called a porch on the south side, and a special area near the altar called a chancel. There's also a small room called a vestry and a tall tower on the west side with a pointed top, known as a spire.
The tower has three main parts and strong supports called buttresses. At one corner of the tower, there's a round staircase tower. On the west side of the main tower, you can see a window with three sections and a clock above it. The very top of the tower has a wooden section that holds up the spire. The spire itself is covered with small, flat slates and has small windows called lucarnes.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, behind the altar, there is a special decorated screen called a reredos. It is made of stone and has carved panels that look like old medieval tiles. These panels show the Ten Commandments written in a beautiful, artistic style from the Arts and Crafts period.
All the colorful stained glass windows in the church were made by an artist named Herbert Bryans. He was a student of another famous artist, Kempe. These windows were created between 1876 and the early 1900s. The church also has a set of six bells that can be rung together. These bells were made by a company called John Taylor and Company in 1919.
Special Features Outside
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, there are graves for soldiers and an airman who died in the World War I and World War II. These are known as war graves, and they honor those who served their country.
More Information
- Listed buildings in Capenhurst
- List of works by James Harrison
- List of church restorations, amendments and furniture by John Douglas
