Bristol: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: ST 600 733
Holy Trinity is not only an extremely representative building of its period but, in both construction and design, of unusually high quality: it is as though the architect, Rickman, had taken particular care that this should be a scholarly and convincing essay in the Perpendicular style. The most striking feature of the exterior is its western facade, with projecting octagonal stair-turrets culminating in highly picturesque openwork coronae; the tracery of the windows is also of admirable design and quality and the whole building is constructed of cream-coloured ashlar.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with north and south aisles - virtually a simple box-shape, but with the nave rising above the level of the aisles and with clerestory windows; vestry below east window
Description of Archaeology and History
Holy Trinity is perhaps one of the most satisfactory surviving churches of Thomas Rickman (1776-1841) , built in association with Henry Hutchinson Rickman's first pupil and, from 1821, his partner. Hutchinson died in 1831 after a long illness and his contribution to Holy Trinity may not have been very substantial. In addition to quite a large number of churches (many of them, unlike Holy Trinity, having been altered or added to later in the 19th century) Thomas Rickman was the architect of the New Court, St. John's College, Cambridge (1827-31) and, with Hutchinson, an unsuccessful competitor for the new buildings at King's College, Cambridge, in 1823.
Exterior Description
Holy Trinity is not only an extremely representative building of its period but, in both construction and design, of unusually high quality: it is as though Rickman had taken particular care that this should be a scholarly and convincing essay in the Perpendicular style. The most striking feature of the exterior is its western facade, with projecting octagonal stair-turrets culminating in highly picturesque openwork coronae; the tracery of the windows is also of admirable design and quality and the whole building is constructed of cream-coloured ashlar. The twin turrets are, in addition to their excellent design, a notable contribution to the townscape of that part of Bristol in which the church stands.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is typically Late Georgian in plan and character, with the original galleries on three sides supported on slender cast iron colonettes.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Octagonal stone
Pulpit
Wooden, carved
Pew (object)
1881
Pine
Reredos
1881
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 600 733
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
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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