Holy Trinity Church, Heath Town facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Heath Town, Wolverhampton |
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Holy Trinity Church, Heath Town
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| 52°35′46.57″N 2°6′9.53″W / 52.5962694°N 2.1026472°W | |
| OS grid reference | SO 931 998 |
| Location | Heath Town |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Open evangelical |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | The Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 1852 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Edward Banks |
| Architectural type | Decorated Gothic, Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1849 |
| Completed | 1852 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 121 feet (37 m) |
| Width | 55 feet (17 m) |
| Height | 140 feet (43 m) |
| Materials | Stone and brick Tiled roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Holy Trinity Wednesfield Heath |
| Deanery | Wolverhampton |
| Archdeaconry | Walsall |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church, Heath Town, is a historic church located in Heath Town, a district of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, meaning it serves a local community. The church is part of the diocese of Lichfield. It has been officially recognized by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of Holy Trinity Church
The first Holy Trinity Church was built between 1850 and 1852. It was designed in 1849 by an architect named Edward Banks. The Bishop of Lichfield officially opened the church on July 22, 1852.
The church building included a main hall called a nave and side sections called aisles. It also had a porch at the north side and an entrance under the tower on the south side. The area near the altar, called the chancel, had a special room for the organ and a vestry for changing clothes.
The nave was about 85 feet (26 m) long and 26 feet (7.9 m) wide. The aisles were 14.5 feet (4.4 m) wide, making the total width of the church about 55 feet (17 m). The chancel was 36 feet (11 m) long and 19 feet (5.8 m) wide. The church's tower reached a height of 140 feet (43 m). The outside and inside of the church are made of dressed stone, and the seats and doors are made of oak wood. The chancel floor was decorated with special Minton tiles. The church was built by G and F Higham from Wolverhampton.
Inside the Church
According to Pevsner, a famous architectural historian, Holy Trinity is a "well-proportioned example of an Ecclesiological church with good interior features." This means the church was designed following specific rules for church architecture and has beautiful details inside.
The Churchyard
The church is surrounded by a large churchyard, which is a burial ground. This area is still used for burials today. The oldest part of the churchyard, called the 'Old Ground', opened when the church did in 1852. Over time, the churchyard has been made bigger several times. It now covers about seven acres, which is a very large area.
Two structures in the churchyard are also recognized as Grade II listed buildings by English Heritage. These are:
- The lych gate: This is a covered gateway at the entrance to the churchyard. It also serves as a war memorial and was built around 1920.
- The Jacobean style almshouses: These buildings were originally homes for poor people and were built around 1850. They were repaired in 1996.
Graves of Historical Interest
The churchyard is the final resting place for several interesting people:
- Daisy Alcock (1903-1996): A talented calligrapher, someone who creates beautiful handwriting.
- Thomas Barrett (1891-1924): An English motor-racing riding mechanic. He helped race car drivers during competitions.
- George Bates (1879-1958): He served as the Mayor of Wolverhampton from 1941 to 1942.
- There are also 26 war graves from World War I.
- And 27 war graves from World War II. These graves honor soldiers who died serving their country.
