Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church |
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The church viewed from Trinity Street
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| Location | Huddersfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Taylor |
| Groundbreaking | 1816 |
| Completed | 1819 |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Huddersfield |
| Archdeaconry | Halifax |
| Episcopal area | Huddersfield |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church is a special church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church opened its doors in 1819. It is considered a very important building. It has a Grade II* listing, which means it is a historically significant place. You can find it near Trinity Street, which was named after the church! It is just outside the town centre, in an area called Marsh.
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History of Holy Trinity Church
Why the Church Was Built
In the early 1800s, the town of Huddersfield was growing very fast. This was because of the Industrial Revolution. Many people moved to the town for work. The main church in Huddersfield became too small for everyone.
To help with this, Holy Trinity Church was built. Construction started in 1816 and finished in 1819. It was first used as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help the main parish church. It was officially made sacred in 1820.
Who Helped Build It?
A local banker named Benjamin Haigh Allen paid for the new church. The building was designed by an architect from Leeds named Thomas Taylor.
Benjamin Haigh Allen invited Henry Maddock to be the first leader of Holy Trinity. Maddock was a preacher who met Allen in 1814. He was on a preaching tour for the Church Mission Society.
Becoming a Parish Church
In 1857, Holy Trinity became a full parish church. This meant it had its own area to serve. This area included Marsh and nearby places like Edgerton and Springwood.
