The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale |
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The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale
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| 53°22′6.6″N 1°48′56.52″W / 53.368500°N 1.8157000°W | |
| Location | Edale |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 23 June 1886 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | William Dawes |
| Style | Decorated Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 22 May 1885 |
| Completed | 25 October 1889 |
| Construction cost | £2,960 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 210 persons |
| Height | 88 feet (27 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Edale |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale is a beautiful old church in Edale, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical place. This church belongs to the Church of England.
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History of the Edale Church
The church you see today wasn't the first one in Edale. Before it, there was an older chapel from the 1600s.
The First Chapel (1633)
The very first chapel was built in 1633. It stood across the road from where the current church is, in the old graveyard. A special ceremony called a "consecration" took place on Trinity Sunday in 1634. This ceremony made the building officially a church. It was led by Bishop Robert Wright.
Rebuilding and New Status
The old chapel was rebuilt in 1812, still on the same spot. For a long time, Edale was part of a larger church area called Castleton parish. But in 1863, Edale became its own separate parish. This meant it had its own church and community.
Building the Current Church (1885-1889)
The church building we see now was constructed between 1885 and 1886. It was designed by an architect named William Dawes from Manchester. He used a style called Decorated Gothic, which is known for its fancy decorations and tall windows.
The first stone of the new church was laid on May 22, 1885, by Lord Edward Cavendish. The church was officially opened and blessed on June 23, 1886, by Bishop George Ridding.
The Tall Tower
The church's tall tower was finished a bit later, in 1889. It stands about 88 feet (27 meters) high! The whole church project cost around £2,960 back then. The new church was fully dedicated on October 25, 1889.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
Inside the church, you can find some amazing stained glass windows.
- One window, in the northeast part of the church, was made in 1905. It remembers Elizabeth Margaret Champion.
- The large window at the east end of the church was made in 1896. This window is a memorial to a former vicar, Reverend John Champion.
Both of these beautiful windows were created by a famous artist named Sir John Ninian Comper.
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was built in 1936. It was made by Albert Keates from Sheffield. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you're interested in how it works!
More to Explore Near the Church
- Listed buildings in Edale: Learn about other important historic buildings in the area.
- Edale War Memorial: This memorial is located in the churchyard and remembers local people.
Gallery
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Nave and chancel
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The organ
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Window by Sir John Ninian Comper, 1905
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East window
