The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Church of England parish church in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The church is a grade II* listed building with the earliest parts dating to the Norman period.[1]
| Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch | |
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| 51°32′30″N 0°44′28″E / 51.5418°N 0.741°E | |
| Location | Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XA |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
History
editThere was originally a wooden church on this site.[2] It was replaced in 1150 by a stone church, and parts of this survive till today within the current building.[1][2] The belfry was added in the 15th century.[1][3]
The church was restored in 1857, and Victorian stained glass windows were added.[1][3] The church was extended in 1906 by Sir Ninian Comper.[3] A chancel was added by Frederick Charles Eden between 1931 and 1932.[1]
On 23 November 1971, the church was designated a grade II* listed building. This grade designates "particularly important buildings of more than special interest" and is the second highest.[1]
Present day
editThe parish of Southchurch is part of the Archdeaconry of Southend in the Diocese of Chelmsford.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Historic England. "Church of the Holy Trinity (1112723)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ a b "A brief history of Holy Trinity, Southchurch". Holy Trinity, Southchurch. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Holy Trinity Southchurch: Parish Profile" (pdf). Holy Trinity Southchurch. 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ "Holy Trinity, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. Retrieved 31 October 2017.