Church of the Holy Trinity, Street explained

Church of the Holy Trinity
Location Town:Street, Somerset
Location Country:England
Completion Date:14th century
Map Type:Somerset
Coordinates:51.1315°N -2.7326°W

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of The Holy Trinity . 23 March 2008 . historicengland.org.uk .
  2. Web site: Street Parish Church refurbishment. Street and Walton. 8 November 2011.
  3. Web site: History. Holy Trinity Street and Walton. 17 May 2009.
  4. Web site: Refurbishment — sample projects. Chedburn Dudley. 8 November 2011.
  5. Web site: Our churches. Street Walton and Compton Dundon. 8 November 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100720190316/http://www.streetandwalton.co.uk/our_churches.html. 20 July 2010.
  6. Web site: Holy Trinity, Street. Church of England. 8 November 2011.