Holy Trinity Church, Milford facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Milford
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 Holy Trinity Church, Milford
Location in Derbyshire
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| 53°00′14.26″N 1°28′41.69″W / 53.0039611°N 1.4782472°W | |
| Location | Milford, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 26 July 1848 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | William Bonython Moffatt |
| Completed | 1848 |
| Closed | 2021 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Milford |
| Deanery | Duffield |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
Holy Trinity Church, Milford was a special church in Milford, Derbyshire. It was a Grade II listed building, which means it was important and protected. It belonged to the Church of England.
The Church's Story
Holy Trinity Church was designed by an architect named William Bonython Moffatt. A builder from Derby, Mr. Thompson, helped construct it. The church was officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield on July 26, 1848. This blessing is called "consecration."
Later, in 1909, the church got bigger. A new room for the clergy (called a vestry) and a church hall were added. These new parts were designed by Hunter and Woodhouse from Belper.
The Church Organ
In 1905, the church bought a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. It cost £450, which was a lot of money back then! This organ was made by a company called Bevington and Sons.
Many years later, in 1994, this organ was sold and sent all the way to Australia. The church then got an older organ to replace it. This older organ was made in 1874 by J.M. Grunwell. It had been used before at Belper Baptist Church.
Why the Church Closed
Keeping the church building in good condition became very expensive. Because of these high costs, a decision was made in 2021 to stop using it for regular services. The very last service held at Holy Trinity Church was on September 26, 2021.
See also
- Listed buildings in Belper
