Holy Trinity Church, Weymouth

Holy Trinity Church, seen in 2008.

Holy Trinity Church is an active Church of England church in Weymouth, Dorset, England. Built in 1834-36, and extended and re-oriented in 1886-87, the church has been Grade II* Listed since 1953. It has been described as being of "intrinsic architectural interest", having an "unusual scheme of development" and "occupying a significant position on the axis of Weymouth's Town Bridge".[1]

History

For centuries, Weymouth had been served by All Saints Church in Wyke Regis, however the growing population of the town throughout 19th century led to the construction of new churches, including Holy Trinity Church.[2] The church was built of Portland stone in 1834-6. It was designed by architect Philip Wyatt in a late Gothic style. Rev George Chamberlaine, the Rector of Wyke Regis, had the church constructed at his sole expense, and it was consecrated by the Bishop of Winchester on 6 August 1836.[3]

As the congregation grew, the church was considered too small by the 1880s. As a result, plans were drawn up to extend the church, which required it to be re-oriented as well. Although the original plans were agreed upon between the church committee and builder Mr A. Clarke, the work would end up following plans drawn up by G.R. Crickmay instead. The work was carried out in 1886-88 for a cost of over £7,000, and the church re-opened on 12 April 1887.[4][1]

References

  1. 1 2 "CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, Weymouth and Portland - 1148099". Historic England. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  2. ↑ "All Saints Church". The Parish of Wyke Regis. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  3. ↑ "The British Magazine and Monthly Register of Religious and Ecclesiastical ... - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  4. ↑ United Kingdom (2017-10-07). "About us § Holy Trinity Weymouth with St Nicholas". Holytrinityweymouth.org. Retrieved 2017-10-23.

Coordinates: 50°36′24″N 2°27′20″W / 50.60673°N 2.45558°W / 50.60673; -2.45558

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