Holy Trinity Church, Lenton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity, Lenton |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Website | www.lentonparish.org.uk |
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| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
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| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church, Lenton is a special parish church found in Lenton, Nottingham. It belongs to the Church of England and is part of the Diocese of Southwell.
This church is considered very important. It's listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a particularly significant place, not just for Lenton but for the whole country!
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The History of Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church was designed by an architect named Henry Isaac Stevens. It first opened its doors in 1842. The church was officially blessed on October 6, 1842, by the Bishop of Lincoln.
The church is built in an "early English" style. This means it looks like churches from a long time ago. It's made of stone and has a high, pointed roof. Inside, it has a main area called a nave, side sections called aisles, and a special area for the altar called a chancel. There's also a tall tower at the west end with pointed tops called pinnacles.
A beautiful wooden screen in the chancel was designed by John Rigby Poyser. It was put in place in 1935. The church is quite large, measuring 123 feet long and 57 feet wide. When it first opened, it could seat 660 people.
Special Features of the Church
Holy Trinity Church is well-known for its old font. A font is a large basin used for baptisms. This font is from the 12th century, which makes it very old! It was originally made for Lenton Priory, which was a type of monastery. In 1842, a person named Severus William Lynam Stretton gave this ancient font to Holy Trinity Church.
Important Memorials Inside
- You can find a memorial to Albert Ball on the north wall. He was a brave Captain in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, which is a very high honour for bravery.
Church Clocks and Bells
The church first got an eight-day clock in 1844. It was built by Samuel Holland from Nottingham. This clock was later replaced in 1950 with a new electric clock by G. & F. Cope.
The tower of the church has a set of eight bells. When the church first opened, it only had one bell. Five more bells were added in 1856. Then, in 1902, two more bells were added. These were given by two brothers, Frederick Ball and Albert Ball. The Albert Ball who gave a bell was the father of the famous World War I pilot, also named Albert Ball.
The Church Organ
The church's first organ was built by Messrs. Bevington and Sons and was ready to be played on October 22, 1846. This organ was later moved and made bigger by Charles Lloyd in 1870.
A brand new organ was installed by Brindley & Foster. It was first played on May 31, 1906, during an evening service. A special concert was given by F.E. Hollingshead, who was the organist at St Andrew's Church in Bath.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Dunkirk and Lenton ward)
