Birkenhead: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 320 891
The architects of the church were Messrs. Cunningham & Holme, 1837-40; in character and plan the church is not dissimilar to many others built at the same time, though it is perhaps more vigorous and individual than most in its ornamentation and detail.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The plan consists of a rectangular nave, shallow chancel, and slightly projecting west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
Sometime in the later 19th century the easternmost bay of the nave was separated by a screen and turned into a chancel. The gallery fronts are contemporary with the building, and most probably the pulpit.
Exterior Description
In character and plan the church is not dissimilar to many others built at the same time, though it is perhaps more vigorous and individual than most in its ornamentation and detail. Although to some extent classical in spirit (the relation of height to width and length, for example, and the aedicular character of the west front) the actual style is Romanesque - hence the general round-headed nature of doors and windows, and the carefully designed ornementing of the west facade with Lank round-headed arcading. The central west door, and the pair of windows about it, are enriched with the chevron pattern common in English/Romanesquearchitecture of the late 11th and 12th centuries, and the inner arch of the west door is further enlivened by a splendid series of grotesque heads. The whole church is solidly built of sandstone, with roof coverings of slate (except for the tower, which has a lead roof).
Building Materials
Sandstone
Walls
Slate
Roof coverings, except for the tower
Lead
Tower roof covering
Interior
Interior Description
Inside: the south, west and part of the north sides are covered by galleries and the tower is flanked by twin vestibules providing access to them. The architecture of the interior is particularly calm and dignified, with lofty arcades and an impressive east window composition of three round-headed windows under a continuous hood-mould. It is a well proportionedand satisfying interior, of its kind and period.
Fixtures and fittings
Screen
Late 19th Century
Pulpit
Late 19th Century
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 320 891
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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