Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SJ 516 831 |
| Location | Runcorn, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Holy Trinity, Runcorn |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 31 October 1983 |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Hartley |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1838 |
| Completed | 1857 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Red sandstone, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Holy Trinity, Runcorn |
| Deanery | Frodsham |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church is a special old church in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. It serves as a parish church for the local community. This church is so important that it is listed as a Grade II building on the National Heritage List for England. This listing helps protect its history and unique architecture.
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The Church's Story
Holy Trinity Church was built in 1838. It was created as a different kind of church compared to the main parish church in Runcorn. People wanted a church that focused more on evangelical teachings.
The money for building the church came from many people. This is called "public subscription." Two important people who gave a lot of money were John and Thomas Johnson. They were famous for making soap and chemicals. A local architect named Joseph Hartley designed the church. A local builder, William Rigby, constructed it. The original part of the church, called the chancel, was quite short. A longer chancel was added later in 1857.
Looking at the Church's Design
Outside the Church
The church is built from red sandstone, which is a strong, natural rock. Its roof is made of slate. The church has a west tower, which is partly built into the main church building. It also has a long main section called a nave with five "bays" (sections). There is also a chancel at the east end.
The main entrance is a door on the west side of the tower. Above this door, you can see three tall, narrow windows called lancet windows. Higher up, there are paired openings with wooden slats, called "louvred bell-openings." These are where the church bells are. The very top of the tower has pointed decorations called "pyramid pinnacles." It also has a crenellated top, which looks like the battlements of a castle.
Inside the Church
Inside, the screen behind the altar, called the reredos, is made from beautiful marble. Both the altar and the pulpit (where the sermon is given) are made of oak wood. The pulpit sits on a stone base. The seats for the choir are carved with decorative ends called "poppyheads."
At the west end of the church, there is a wooden gallery. This gallery is supported by round cast iron columns. The colorful stained glass in the east window probably dates back to the 1860s. It was likely made by a famous artist named William Wailes. The church also has a large organ with three "manuals" (keyboards). This organ was built in 1908, and its construction was helped by a grant from Andrew Carnegie, a very rich businessman who supported many public projects.
See also
- Listed buildings in Runcorn (urban area)
