Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley |
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Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley
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| 52°57′35″N 1°43′26″W / 52.9597°N 1.7239°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 18642 40293 |
| Location | Yeaveley, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 8 August 1839 |
| Completed | 1840 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Yeaveley |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Holy Trinity Church in Yeaveley, Derbyshire, is a special building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
History of the Church
The story of Holy Trinity Church began a long time ago. The very first stone, called the foundation stone, was put in place on August 8, 1839. This important moment was led by a person named Revd. W. A. Shirley.
The church was then built quite quickly. It was finished and opened its doors in the year 1840. The builders used red bricks to construct the church. They also added special stone and shaped bricks to make it look nice.
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. Sometimes, one church might be part of a larger group of churches that work together. This is called a joint parish.
Churches in the Joint Parish
Holy Trinity Church in Yeaveley is part of a joint parish with several other churches. This means they share resources and work together to serve their communities. The churches in this group are:
- All Saints' Church, Brailsford
- St James' Church, Edlaston
- St Martin's Church, Osmaston
- St Michael's Church, Shirley
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