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 | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| 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 Church of England church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is a special kind of church called a parish church. The church first opened its doors in 1819. It is also a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a very important historic building.
You can find Holy Trinity Church just off Trinity Street. This street was actually named after the church! It's located a little outside the main town centre, in an area called Marsh. The church is part of the wider diocese of Leeds.
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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, which brought many new factories and people to the area. The town's main church, Huddersfield Parish Church, became too small for everyone.
To help with this, Holy Trinity Church was built between 1816 and 1819. It was first known as a "chapel of ease." This meant it was a smaller church built to help the main parish church. It was officially opened in 1820.
Who Helped Build It?
A local banker named Benjamin Haigh Allen paid for the new church. The church was designed by an architect from Leeds named Thomas Taylor.
Benjamin Haigh Allen also invited Henry Maddock (1781-1826) to be the first leader of Holy Trinity Church. Maddock was a preacher who met Allen during a tour in 1814.
Becoming a Parish Church
In 1857, Holy Trinity became a full parish church on its own. It started serving the areas of Marsh, Edgerton, and Springwood.
See also
- Listed buildings in Huddersfield (Newsome Ward - outer areas)
