Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield |
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Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield
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| 53°14′24.53″N 1°25′43.61″W / 53.2401472°N 1.4287806°W | |
| Location | Chesterfield |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | holytrinityandchristchurch.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Johnson |
| Completed | 1838 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Chesterfield Holy Trinity and Christ Church |
| Deanery | Chesterfield |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield is an important and historic building in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is also a "Grade II listed" building. This means it is officially recognized as a special building that needs to be protected because of its history and architecture.
Building the Church
The first stone for Holy Trinity Church was placed on May 17, 1837. A very important person, the Duke of Devonshire, helped lay this foundation stone. The church was designed by an architect named Thomas Johnson. It was finished in 1838.
Over the years, the church has had some changes. In 1889, Samuel Rollinson made some updates. Later, in 1938, a new room for the choir was added.
Famous Grave
Holy Trinity Church is well-known because it is the resting place of a very important person: George Stephenson. He was a famous railway engineer who died in 1848. He is often called the "Father of Railways."
You can find a simple stone slab on the floor inside the church. This marks where he is buried. George Stephenson's son, Robert, also honored his father. He paid for a beautiful stained glass window at the east end of the church.
Today, Holy Trinity Church shares its parish with another church nearby, called Christ Church, Chesterfield.
Monuments and Memorials
- George Stephenson (died 1848)
Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was built in 1868. It was made by a company called Brindley and Foster. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
