Weight: 412 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61903 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
West Cowes: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Portsmouth
Church, 629167
http://www.holytrinitycowes.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SZ 492 965
Holy Trinity church was consecrated on Midsummer's day, 1832 by Bishop Sumner, Bishop of Winchester, as a "place of worship for sailors and seafarers" . It is built of yellow Isle of Wight brick in the Gothic style, and in 1862 an arch was formed in the east end of the building and a semicircular chancel added, also built of brick. This chancel is the focal point of the church and since the installation of glass doors at the west end of the building can be seen by passers-by, even when the doors are locked, by day or night when the chancel is illuminated. Holy Trinity is the parish church of a small parish which constitutes much of the seafront of Cowes. The site of the church, on a hill close by the sea front, makes it particularly conspicuous from the sea. Its eight bells, played as a carillon, can be heard by yachts and other vessels passing Cowes. Holy Trinity has always had a close relationship with the Royal Yacht Squadron, of which its vicar has always been chaplain, and the interior of the building is noteworthy for the large number of memorials to flag officers and members of that club. More recently a close association has been developed also with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, which now has a clubhouse close to the church. In the churchyard is a memorial to those who lost their lives in the storm during the Fastnet Race of 1979 run by that club.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 486 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Holy Trinity church was consecrated on Midsummer's day, 1832 by Bishop Sumner, Bishop of Winchester, as a "place of worship for sailors and seafarers" . It is built of yellow Isle of Wight brick in the Gothic style, and in 1862 an arch was formed in the east end of the building and a semicircular chancel added, also built of brick. This chancel is the focal point of the church and since the installation of glass doors at the west end of the building can be seen by passers-by, even when the doors are locked, by day or night when the chancel is illuminated. Holy Trinity is the parish church of a small parish which constitutes much of the seafront of Cowes. The site of the church, on a hill close by the sea front, makes it particularly conspicuous from the sea. Its eight bells, played as a carillon, can be heard by yachts and other vessels passing Cowes. Holy Trinity has always had a close relationship with the Royal Yacht Squadron, of which its vicar has always been chaplain, and the interior of the building is noteworthy for the large number of memorials to flag officers and members of that club. More recently a close association has been developed also with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, which now has a clubhouse close to the church. In the churchyard is a memorial to those who lost their lives in the storm during the Fastnet Race of 1979 run by that club. The clock in the tower was constructed in 1837 by John Moore and Sons of Clerkenwell, and auto winders have recently been fitted to this and the clock faces repainted and re-gilded. There are small stained-glass windows in the chancel, a large stained-glass window at the West End and two excellent stained-glass windows on the south side. The remaining windows in the nave are clear glass, making the interior very light.
Interior
Bells
Weight: 431 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1911
Dove Bell ID: 61904 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61905 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 556 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61906 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61907 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 641 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61908 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 842 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61909 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1096 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1907
Dove Bell ID: 61910 Tower ID: 24565 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SZ 492 965
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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