Tunbridge Wells: Holy Trinity
Diocese of Rochester
Closed Church, 631266
http://https://www.trinitytheatre.net/Overview
Grid reference: TQ 583 394
Consecrated in 1829, having been built to designs by Decimus Burton. Its location was no coincidence, intended to be a focal point in the 19th century spa town environment. It consists of a five bay nave with north and south aisles, a north-east vestry, shallow chancel, and west tower with flanking vestibules.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The church consists principally of a five-bay nave with north and south aisles, a north-east vestry, shallow chancel, and west tover with flanking vestibules.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was consecrated in 1829.
Exterior Description
Designed in a thin but highly picturesque Gothick styles the exterior scale is massive, while the handling of the Gothick detail is sympathetic enough to give the church a considerablepresence in its own right (e.g. the delicate cusping of the tracery in the aisle windows, and the treatment of the upper storey of the tower). The whole exterior is faced in ashlar.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is perhaps not so striking as the exterior. The spaces are large and open and lack the definition of a strong focal point. The comparative isolation of the Altar in its shallow sanctuary only serves to emphasise this. Architecturallyit is of interest in showing the successful handling of two different traditions - the Gothic and the neo-classical - the ceiling, for example, is a pleasant plaster pastiche of a flattered Gothic vault.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 583 394
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 7 December 1855. Church Building is not consecrated. Churchyard is consecrated
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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