Nominal: 721 Hz Weight: 1688 lbs Diameter: 43.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 6285 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Stalybridge: Holy Trinity & Christ Church
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609319
http://hts.church/Overview
Grid reference: SJ 964 984
The present church was erected between Easter 1851 and June 1852. The church was dedicated to The Holy Trinity. The church was designed by E.H, Shellard, Architect of Manchester, in the English 14th Century Style. It is built of hard, snecked, Pennine sandstone, with dressed stone to the windows, which are topped with pointed arches, with perpendicular tracery.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 591 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was designed by E.H, Shellard, Architect of Manchester, in the English 14th Century Style. It is in the Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area, and is Grade II listed. A major re-ordering of the church was carried out in the 1990’s. This included replacing the pews with loose chairs, renewing the heating and electrical installations and redecorating the building.
Exterior Description
It is built of hard, snecked, Pennine sandstone, with dressed stone to the windows, which are topped with pointed arches, with perpendicular tracery.
The West window is of plain glass, but the large East window is in five panels of stained glass, depicting Jesus in the centre panel with two apostles on either side.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1442 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 26.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40147 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1361 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40148 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1214 Hz Weight: 530 lbs Diameter: 28.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40149 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1083 Hz Weight: 596 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40150 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 962.5 Hz Weight: 722 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40151 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 906 Hz Weight: 841 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40152 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 808 Hz Weight: 1124 lbs Diameter: 38.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1926
Dove Bell ID: 40153 Tower ID: 13510 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 964 984
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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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