Holy Trinity Church, Leeds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Leeds |
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Holy Trinity Church, Leeds
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| 53°47′46″N 1°32′37″W / 53.796188°N 1.543563°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Founded | 1727 |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated: | 26 September 1963 |
| Reference #: | 1255870 |
| Architect(s) | William Etty |
| Completed | 1727 |
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| Tenor bell weight | 5 cwt |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Leeds St George Team Ministry |
| Deanery | Headingley |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church is a historic church located on Boar Lane in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a very important building, recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it is protected because of its special history and architecture. Holy Trinity is a Church of England church, part of the Diocese of Leeds. It was first built between 1722 and 1727. The tall steeple you see today was added later, in 1839. The church follows the evangelical tradition within the Church of England.
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Building a Historic Church
A plan to build a new church in central Leeds was first suggested in 1714. However, it did not happen because there were not enough people willing to pay for it. In 1722, Lady Elizabeth Hastings of Ledston helped restart the project. She had the support of important merchants in the city. The first stone of Holy Trinity Church was laid on August 27, 1722.
Who Designed Holy Trinity?
For a long time, people thought the architect of the church was William Halfpenny. But later, it was discovered that his designs were never used. The real architect was William Etty from York. A letter from 1723 mentioned that Mr. Etty had drawn the church's south front. He also made a wooden model for the builders to follow. This model was used for many years.
The Church's Steeple
William Halfpenny's original design for the church's west tower included a square, open area with an obelisk-shaped spire. Etty did not plan for a spire. However, a wooden one was added later by someone unknown. This first spire blew down in 1839. It was then replaced by the taller stone steeple you see today. This new steeple has three parts that get smaller as they go up. It was designed by architect Robert Dennis Chantrell.
Holy Trinity Today
In 2020, the church building went through a big renovation. This update made it a good place for a midweek ministry for people working in the city center. In 2021, St George's Church took over the responsibility for the City Centre Mission at Holy Trinity. The Reverend Josh Lees is currently the Vicar at Holy Trinity. Holy Trinity works together with two other churches: St George's and St Augustine's Church, Wrangthorn.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in West Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Leeds (City and Hunslet Ward - northern area)
