Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
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| 53°28′42.6″N 1°25′21.26″W / 53.478500°N 1.4225722°W | |
| Location | Wentworth, South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglican Church |
| Website | https://wentworthchurch.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 31 July 1877 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | John Loughborough Pearson |
| Style | Gothic revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1873 |
| Completed | 1877 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 650 people |
| Bells | 6 (6) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Wentworth |
| Deanery | Wath |
| Archdeaconry | Doncaster |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sheffield |
Holy Trinity Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Wentworth, South Yorkshire.
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History
The church was built by William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam in memory of his parents. Construction started in 1872 and the building was designed by John Loughborough Pearson. It was completed in 1876 and consecrated on 31 July 1877 by the Archbishop of York. On opening, Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth was closed.
Stained glass
- East window 1888 by Clayton and Bell
- West window by Charles Eamer Kempe
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Henry Willis dating from 1877. It was restored in 1981 by Chalmers and Hyde. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in South Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Wentworth, South Yorkshire
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