Holy Trinity Church, Nailsea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Nailsea |
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Holy Trinity Church, Nailsea
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Open Evangelical/Charismatic |
| Website | www.htnailsea.org.uk |
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| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
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| Parish | Nailsea |
| Deanery | Portishead |
| Archdeaconry | Bath |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Province | Canterbury |
Holy Trinity Church is a historic church located in Nailsea, Somerset, England. This special building was first built in the 1400s. It is so important that it is a Grade I listed building, which means it's protected because of its history and beauty.
The church has a tall tower with six bells. It also has a cemetery where people are buried. Next to the church, there is a modern place called "The Trinity Centre." This centre is used by the local community.
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Church History and Design
The entrance porch of the church was added in 1712. It was later fixed up in 1861. The church tower has four main sections. It features a pointed arch door on the west side. There are also windows with two or three sections on each level.
Strong buttresses (support structures) hold up the tower. At the very top, there is a decorative wall called a parapet. You can also see tall, pointed decorations called pinnacles. A spire and a weather vane sit at the very top.
Modern Updates to the Church
The church building was given a big makeover in 2003 and 2004. The goal was to make it more modern and useful for different activities. During this update, the old wooden pews (long benches) were taken out. They were replaced with single, movable chairs.
The old balcony inside the church was also removed. New heating and lighting systems were put in. A new wooden floor was installed, and a Baptistry (a special area for baptisms) was added.
Inside the Church: Fittings
The pulpit is a special stand where the priest gives sermons. Holy Trinity Church has an eight-sided stone pulpit. It stands on a base against the north wall. This pulpit was likely given to the church by the Mede family. They were an important family who lived nearby. Their family symbol is carved onto the pulpit.
The Baptismal Font
The font is a large basin used for baptisms. It has different symbols carved into its sides. These include a Tudor rose, which is a famous English flower symbol. You can also see symbols of the five Holy Wounds, which are important in Christian beliefs.
The Church Organ
Holy Trinity Church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was made by the Sweetland Organ Company. This organ has two keyboards, which are called "manuals."
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in North Somerset
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Gallery
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The Trinity Centre
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The Tithe Barn
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The Cemetery
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The Church Hall
