Holy Trinity Church, Clandown facts for kids
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Closed |
| Year consecrated | 1847 |
| Location | |
| Location | Clandown, Somerset, England |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | George Phillips Manners |
| Architectural type | Church |
The Holy Trinity Church is an old Church of England building located in Clandown, Somerset, England. It was designed by an architect named George Phillips Manners and built between 1846 and 1847. The church stopped being used for services in 1983. Today, it's a private home and is protected as a Grade II listed building because of its historical importance.
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History of Holy Trinity Church
Building a New Church for Clandown
Before the Holy Trinity Church was built, people in Clandown went to the St John church in Midsomer Norton. Around 1834, the Bishop of Bath and Wells allowed a schoolroom in Clandown to be used for church services. However, more and more people were moving to Clandown, so a bigger church was needed.
The local vicar, Rev. Charles Otway Mayne, started collecting money to build a new church. He received grants and donations from many people. The plans for the church and its nearby house for the vicar (called a parsonage) were drawn up by George Phillips Manners. Mr. John Thatcher was chosen as the builder. Groups like the Church Building Association and the Incorporated Society helped with money. Even the Prince of Wales donated £100 in 1846.
Construction and Opening
The first stone of the church was laid on June 29, 1846, by Mr. W. C. James. By February 1847, the church building was finished. However, it still needed about £500 to be fully ready and officially opened.
By the time the church was officially opened, or consecrated, on October 19, 1847, more money had been raised. The Bishop of Bath and Wells, Right Rev. Richard Bagot, led the special ceremony. In total, about £2,200 was spent on building the church and the parsonage house. In 1849, Clandown became its own church area, called an ecclesiastical parish.
Later Years and New Use
The Holy Trinity Church was no longer needed for services starting March 1, 1983. Soon after, permission was given to turn the church into a single home. In 1986, people thought about using the church as a community hall, but it was eventually sold to a private owner in 1987.
Later, in 1988–89, plans were approved to divide the church building into two homes. However, in 2014, permission was given for it to become one large home again.
Architecture and Design
The Holy Trinity Church is built from local stone and has slate roofs. It was designed in the Perpendicular style, which is a type of Gothic architecture known for its tall, straight lines.
The church has a cruciform plan, meaning it's shaped like a cross when you look down from above. It includes a main hall called a nave, a special area near the altar called a chancel, and two side sections called transepts. There's also a vestry (a room for changing robes), a south porch, a tower, and a small bellcote for bells. The church was designed to hold up to 380 people.
