Westmarsh: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: TR 278 609
The church is built of yellow stock brick in the simplest lancet style; there is a bare minimum of detail in dressed stone and the roof coverings are of old Kent tiles.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with short sanctuary and western porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built through the efforts of the Revd. Francis Russell Nixon, D.D., who was Vicar of Ash from 1838-42 and left to become the first Bishop of Tasmania. The contractors for building the church were Messrs. George Simmons of Sandwich and the cost £693. Final payment was made in September 1842, and the Communion table was purchased from Austin & Seeley of Regent's Park, London, who described themselves as 'artificial stone manufacturers.' The parish of Westmarsh was formed from Ash in 1849 and remained separate until 1928, when it was again linked to Ash as a united benefice. More recently the two parishes were amalgamated.
Exterior Description
The church is built of yellow stock brick in the simplest lancet style; there is a bare minimum of detail in dressed stone and the roof coverings are of old Kent tiles. Over the western gable is a bell-cote, surmounted by a stone cross, and three lancets are widely spread with the middle one raised up higher to accommodate the timber-framed porch.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the roof is lined with matchboard and the walls are plastered.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
A circular bowl supported on the foliated capital of a very diminutive column.
Pulpit
Features brass candle-brackets
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 278 609
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 | 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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