Gainsborough: Holy Trinity
Overview
Grid reference: SK 817 893
Built of Ancaster stone, the external wall facings of well coursed ashlar, the most notable feature of the building is the thin tower surmounted by a slender stone spire. The roof coverings are of slate. Flanking the tower are vestibules .providing access to the west gallery. The style is pre-archaelogical Early English - that is to say the windows are of lancet form, but the building is essentially a spacious late Georgian preaching hall in type with the Gothic style super-added.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Cruciform, with west tower and spire.
Description of Archaeology and History
Chancel enlarged in 1864.
Exterior Description
Built of Ancaster stone, the external wall facings of well coursed ashlar, the most notable feature of the building is the thin tower surmounted by a slender stone spire. The roof coverings are of slate. Flanking the tower are vestibules .providing access to the west gallery. The style is pre-archaelogical Early English - that is to say the windows are of lancet form, but the building is essentially a spacious late Georgian preaching hall in type with the Gothic style super-added. The plan was modified in 1864 by extending the chancel, thereby making the altar impossible or difficult to see from the north and south sides.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1906
Three eastern lancets in the chancel — by Powell of Whitefriars in the manner of Kempe.
Stained Glass
1859
South transept - two windows by Clutterbuck.
Stained Glass
North transept - two windows, probably from one of the Munich studios.
Stained Glass
North transept - one window, bearing three shields-of-arms (one of which is that of Bishop Kaye, which suggests that it is contemporaneous with the church). Probably by Willement.
Interior
Interior Description
Being a preaching hall in form, the nave has no aisles; at present the interior appears rather dark, partly due to the colour of the walls and the darkness of the good open-timbered roof. The nave is four bays in length; the transepts three.
Fixtures and fittings
Screen
1871
Wooden chancel screen by Pearson
Pulpit
1871
Wooden, by Pearson
Reredos
1868
Marble and mosaic reredos by James Fowler of Louth.
Lectern
Brass eagle lectern bearing an inscription relating to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897 and the Mission of St.Augustinein 597.
Altar
1925
Carved oak altar in chancel designed by Wilfrid Bond of Grantham.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 817 893
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.
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'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.
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