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′33.81″N 1°43′31.09″W / 52.9593917°N 1.7253028°W | |
| 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 |
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| Parish | Yeaveley |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley is a special old church located in Yeaveley, Derbyshire, England. It's a place where people gather for worship and community events. This church is part of the Church of England and is considered a "Grade II listed" building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
The Church's Story
The building of Holy Trinity Church started a long time ago. The very first stone, called the foundation stone, was put in place on August 8, 1839. A person named Revd. W. A. Shirley helped with this important step. The church was then finished and opened its doors in 1840. It was built using red bricks, carefully laid in a pattern called Flemish bond. It also has nice stone and shaped brick decorations.
What is a Church Parish?
Holy Trinity Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with a few other churches in the area. They share resources and sometimes have joint activities. The other churches in this group are:
- All Saints' Church, Brailsford
- St James' Church, Edlaston
- St Martin's Church, Osmaston
- St Michael's Church, Shirley
This structure helps the churches serve their communities better.
