St John's Church, Trofarth facts for kids
St John's Church, Trofarth, is an old church building located in a quiet spot in Conwy County Borough, Wales. It's no longer used as a church. On July 2, 1998, it was officially named a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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The Church's History and Design
Building the Church
St John's Church was built in 1873. It was designed by a famous architect named Sir George Gilbert Scott. The church was built for the Anglican faith. It was officially opened and blessed on June 19, 1873.
What the Church Looked Like
The church was quite small. It had tall, narrow windows called lancet windows. Inside, it had a main hall called a nave. There was also a smaller area for the altar, known as a chancel. A small porch was on the south side. At the west end, there was a bellcote, which is a small structure holding a bell.
Changes Over Time
In 1899, the church was updated. An architecture firm from Chester, called Douglas and Fordham, did the work. They added a room called a vestry on the northeast side. They also added a space for an organ. The chancel was made bigger by extending it into the nave. During this time, the plaster inside was removed. It was replaced with a layer of limestone. New furniture, designed by Douglas, was also added.
What Happened to the Church?
In January 2009, something new was planned for the building. Permission was given to change the church into a home. This means the old church building can now be used as a place for people to live.
The Churchyard
There is a churchyard next to the old church building on its west side. A churchyard is a burial ground. Some people buried there include:
- Kyffin Roberts, who lived in Pentre, Betws yn Rhos. They passed away in 1900.
- Robert Evans and his wife Anne, from Pandu, Llangernyw. They passed away in 1890.
