Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth

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Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
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Location Wentworth, South Yorkshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship High Church
History
Dedication Holy Trinity
Consecrated 31 July 1877
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed[1]
Architect(s) John Loughborough Pearson
Groundbreaking 1872
Completed 1876
Specifications
Capacity 650 people
Bells 6
Administration
Parish Wentworth
Deanery Wath
Archdeaconry Doncaster
Diocese Diocese of Sheffield
Clergy
Priest in charge Rev Michael Champneys

Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Wentworth, South Yorkshire. [2]

History

The church was built by William Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 6th Earl Fitzwilliam in memory of his parents. Construction started in 1872 and the building was designed by John Loughborough Pearson. It was completed in 1876 and consecrated on 31 July 1877 by the Archbishop of York.[3] On opening, Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth was closed.

Stained glass

Organ

The church contains a pipe organ by Henry Willis dating from 1877. It was restored in 1981 by Chalmers and Hyde. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]

References

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