Nominal: 843 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Lester & Pack 1766
Dove Bell ID: 4574 Tower ID: 17048 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Middleton: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: TM 430 677
Holy Trinity is an old church of single isle design with a somewhat over heavy porch added in 1765. It has a tower that is surmounted by a significant spire that can be seen from afar and must have guided travellers in days gone by. Even today the spire is a significant sight from both within and outside the village. It has undergone significant reconstruction in the past including refacing with some brich and cement in 1864. The major event in the recent past was the severe fire in the thatched roof in the mid-1950's - which caused significant damage to the church interior and also affected the church structure. The floors, pews, electrics and other interior aspects were replaced at that time and a tiled roof was installed.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 211 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church has existed from the late 1200's with the first recorded Rector being "De Sprentone" in 1307.
It has therefore been the key building in Middleton since that time and over its life has had three rectory's - none of which are now used by the church. Its spire towers over the village and is the most significant village sight.
Key village pathways pass through the churchyard and it is therefore at the centre of everyone daily life.
Exterior Description
The church is Grade II* listed (the Village War Memorial has a separate Grade II listing).
It is mostly flint outer skin with cobble materials in its substantial walls. It has a fine Norman arch at the main door - but that is somewhat obscured by the porch, which also obscures the holy water stoup beside the door.
It has integral butresses on the tower - but external butresses on the North wall and at the North and South corners of the East wall junction. It is belived that these butresses were added well after the original building of the church and were probably added to combat the ground which slopes away to the North and now also to the East, - as a path now runs adjacent to the East end of the church and that has produced a significant "embankment" effect. The two Noth wall butresses are sound - but it is those at the East that are of concern..
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the main door is a 15th century font which has interesting carvings. The church also has 15h Century wall painting of St Christopher uncover in 1908 - but unfortunatly is was affected by the fire and is now in poor condition - but remains a point of great interest. It has the Royal Arms of George III on the North wall.
The large East window structure is belived to be from the 13th Century. The church has no ancient stained glass - but that is compensated by the lightness of the interior. One stained glass window in the South wall is a dedicated window given in memory of those identified.
The tower has 5 bells - but these are not rung since the fire as it is deemed unsafe. The tower has a fine clock installed as a memorial in 1938 and it rings through one of the tower bells.
Bells
Nominal: 1279 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1779
Dove Bell ID: 31351 Tower ID: 17048 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1148 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.69" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Darbie 1670
Dove Bell ID: 31352 Tower ID: 17048 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1073 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1779
Dove Bell ID: 31353 Tower ID: 17048 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 926 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 34.07" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Darbie 1670
Dove Bell ID: 31354 Tower ID: 17048 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 430 677
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.
The churchyard has war graves.
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.
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