Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst

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Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst
Style
Gothic Revival
Groundbreaking1856
Completed1890
Specifications
MaterialsSandstone, roof of purple tiles
Administration
ProvinceYork
DioceseChester
ArchdeaconryChester
DeaneryWirral South
ParishHoly Trinity, Capenhurst
Clergy
Bishop(s)Mark Tanner
Vicar(s)Canon Revd Steven Mansfield
Laity
Reader(s)Joanna Pemberton
Churchwarden(s)Neil Shemmans

Holy Trinity Church, Capenhurst is in the village of

Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Wirral South. Its benefice is combined with that of St Oswald, Backford.[2]

History

The church was built between 1856 and 1859 to a design by James Harrison. In 1889–90 the tower was built and details were added to the interior by John Douglas.[1]

Architecture

Exterior

The church is built in red

timber-framed stage which carries a broach spire with small Lakeland slates and a louvred lucarne.[1]

Interior

Internally the

John Taylor and Company in 1919.[4]

External features

The churchyard contains the war graves of two soldiers of World War I, and an airman of World War II.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Historic England, "Church of the Holy Trinity, Capenhurst (1130574)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 2 April 2012
  2. ^ Holy Trinity, Capenhurst, Church of England, retrieved 2 October 2009
  3. ISBN 978-0-300-17043-6
  4. ^ Capenhurst Holy Trinity, Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers, retrieved 13 August 2008
  5. ^ CAPENHURST (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, retrieved 3 February 2013
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