Holy Trinity Church, Rudgwick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church |
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The church from the north west
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| 51°05′51″N 0°26′37″W / 51.0976°N 0.4435°W | |
| Location | Church Street, Rudgwick, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 3DD |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.rudgwickchurch.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 22 September 1959 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 178 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Holy Trinity Rudgwick |
| Deanery | Horsham |
| Archdeaconry | Horsham |
| Episcopal area | Horsham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chichester |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
Holy Trinity Church is a special Church of England church in the village of Rudgwick, which is in West Sussex, England. It is known as a parish church, meaning it serves the local community.
The oldest part of the church is its font, a large basin used for baptisms. It was made in the 12th century from a type of stone called Horsham or Sussex Marble. The church's tower was built in the 13th century. Some parts of the south wall might be even older, possibly from an earlier church building. Most of the rest of the church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. The vestry, a room where clergy prepare, was added in the Victorian era. This church is a very important historical building, listed as Grade I. This means it is of exceptional interest and needs special protection.
Church History
Holy Trinity Church has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. Around the year 1260, a person named Alard the Fleming owned a large estate nearby. He was given permission to hold a fair in Rudgwick. This fair took place around the time of Trinity Sunday, which is a special day in the Christian calendar. This connection to Trinity Sunday is likely how the church got its name, Holy Trinity.
The Church Today
Holy Trinity Church was officially recognized as a Grade I Listed building on September 22, 1959. This important status helps protect its historical features. The church's graveyard was made larger in 2023. This expansion was made official by the Bishop of Horsham in a special ceremony called a consecration.
See also
- Bishop of Chichester
- Bishop of Horsham
- Bishop of Lewes
- Church of England
- Diocese of Chichester
- Grade I listed buildings in West Sussex
- List of places of worship in Horsham (district)
