Trinity Church, Sutton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Trinity Church, Sutton |
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Trinity Church, Sutton in the evening sun
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| Country | UK |
| Denomination | United Reform and Methodism |
| Website | www.trinitychurchsutton.org.uk |
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| Architect(s) | Gordon and Gunton |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1907 |
Trinity Church, Sutton is a beautiful old church in the middle of Sutton, London. It was built in 1907. The church is a Grade II listed building, which means it is very important and protected. It was designed by architects Gordon and Gunton.
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Where is Trinity Church?
Trinity Church is on Cheam Road in Sutton. It is a very large building. Because of its size and where it is located, it is easy to spot. It acts as a landmark in the town.
A Look at Its History
Trinity Church first opened its doors on October 2, 1907. It was known as Trinity Wesleyan Church back then. This new building took the place of an older church nearby.
Changes Over the Years
In 1932, the church changed its name to Trinity Methodist Church. This happened after a big event called the Methodist Union. Later, in 1972, two other church groups, the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches, joined together.
Because of this, the Congregational and Methodist churches in Sutton also decided to unite. Trinity Church then became a special church. It is now a joint United Reformed and Methodist church.
Cool Features of the Church
Trinity Church is made up of several buildings. It has a very unique design. The most amazing part is its "crown and lantern" spire. This type of spire is very rare. Only two cathedrals in the UK have a similar design. These are St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh and Newcastle Cathedral.
Building Style and Materials
The church is built in the Gothic style. This means it looks like churches from the medieval period. The outside of the church is made from Kentish ragstone. This is a type of strong stone. It also has decorations made from Bath stone. The roofs are covered with plain tiles.
The church building has a main area called a nave. It also has a rounded end called an apse. There are parts that stick out on the sides, known as transepts. The church also has side aisles. A tall tower stands at the southwest end.
Windows and Details
The windows in the nave are single-light windows. They have pointed tops with a special shape called a cusped head. Some windows have quatrefoils, which are designs with four leaves. The side-aisle windows have two lights. The transept window is very large with three lights across and three lights deep.
At the northwest end of the nave, there is a wing. This part has a semi-octagonal, pointed roof. Each side of the west end has a buttress. These are supports that stick out from the wall. Each side also has two rows of windows. Each of these windows has two lights. The windows in the apse of the main church are taller. They also have two lights each.
The Striking Tower
The church's southwest tower is its most noticeable feature. It is a tall, square tower. It has openings on each side with two lights. The top has a pierced parapet. This is a low wall with openings. The tower also has corner buttresses with pointed tops called pinnacles. A short spire sits on top. It is held up by carved buttresses. These are decorated with a "ball flower" ornament. Steps lead up to the entrance at the bottom of the tower.
The Church Hall
The church hall is at the west end. It has one storey. Its structure is polygonal against the west gable wall. Each section of the north and south fronts has buttresses. The windows have four lights. They are set within a pointed arch. There is a stringcourse, which is a horizontal band of stone. There is also a parapet. A small bellcote is on the roof ridge.
At the east end, there is a two-storey wing. It has a part that sticks out with a spire. There are gables on each side at the west end. To the east of this, there are two sections. They have three-light windows on the ground floor. Above these, there is a very large eight-light window.
