Church of the Holy Trinity, Street
Church in Somerset, England
51°07′53″N 2°43′57″W / 51.1315°N 2.7326°W / 51.1315; -2.7326
The Church of the Holy Trinity in Street, Somerset, England, dates from the 14th century but underwent extensive restoration in the 19th century. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]
The church was originally dedicated to Gildas.[2] The first recorded Rector was John de Hancle in 1304.[3] The patronage of the church was held by Glastonbury Abbey until the dissolution of the monasteries when it passed to the Marquess of Bath.[2]
The chancel pre dates the rest of the building, having been built about 1270. It still has the original window tracery. There is also a sculptured Sedilia. The nave and tower date from the 15th century. The tower contains eight bells, four of which date from 1777[3] In the early 19th century the north aisle was added, and the interior refurbished by Benjamin Ferrey in 1843,[2] by which time an organ had been installed.[3]
Between 2000 and 2004 the pews were removed and new lighting and under floor heating were installed.[2][4][5]
The parish is part of the Street and Walton benefice within the Glastonbury deanery.[6]
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Mendip
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
References
- ^ "Church of The Holy Trinity". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Street Parish Church refurbishment". Street and Walton. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ a b c "History". Holy Trinity Street and Walton. Retrieved 17 May 2009.
- ^ "Refurbishment — sample projects". Chedburn Dudley. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Our churches". Street Walton and Compton Dundon. Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Holy Trinity, Street". Church of England. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
External links
- Church web site
