Maidstone: Holy trinity
Overview
Grid reference: TQ 762 558
Begun in 1826 but did not become a parish church until 1841. Consecrated 1828. The ground plan of the church is almost a square, the shallow chancel being flanked on either side by lower wings forming vestries; a tower and stone spire surmounts the west gable.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Description of Archaeology and History
Begun in 1826 but did not become a parish church until 1841. Consecrated 1828. Internally, galleries on three sides were added by E. W. Stephens in 1877, and given fronts in a mock Jacobean style.
Exterior Description
The ground plan of the church is almost a square, the shallow chancel being flanked on either side by lower wings forming vestries; a tower and stone spire surmounts the west gable. It is built of Kentish Ragstone, with York stone dressings.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
The original east window, of painted glass, is now in one of the gallery windows .
Stained Glass
The present east window (now 3 lights) dates from the 'fifties' (possibly Heaton Butler & Co.).
Interior
Interior Description
Internally, galleries on three sides were added by E. W. Stephens in 1877, and given fronts in a mock Jacobean style. A projecting balcony was provided at the east end of the north gallery to house the organ.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Large, alabaster
Pulpit
Enormous vaguely-13th century French column in marble supporting a cylindrical pine rabbit hutch by Stephens; wrought iron balus ter to staircase.
Organ (object)
A sizeable 3-manual instrument by Harvey of Maidstone. Specification surprisingly modern in its liking for reeds and mixtures. Choir organ un-boxed. Certainly later than the church, probably c.1880 (incorporated in Stephens wood work).
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 762 558
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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