Holy Trinity Church, Halstead (EHER 28874)
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Summary
Holy Trinity Church was erected in 1843-4 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8083 3047 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Parish church built in 1843-4, constructed of brick faced externally with unknapped flints with dressings of grey brick and stone, and roofs covered with slates. The building consists of a nave of six bays with aisles and clerestory, with a south tower and spire, small vestry and chancel. <1> <2>
Holy Trinity Church was erected in 1843/4 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It was largely paid for by Mrs Mary Gee of Earls Colne, a considerable local benefactress. In 1987 the church was declared redundant, although it is still consecrated for baptisms and marriages. <3>
2006. Excavation.
A shallow pipe trench revealed only modern topsoil. The metre cubed excavation uncovered the construction layer for the church of 1843-4 and beneath this was the earlier plough-soil laid directly onto the natural chalky boulder clay. <4>
See also: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. 2K/08144.
- <2> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF051654, BF111046.
- <3> SEX53927 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 1999. Halstead: Historic Town Assessment Report.
- <4> SEX65345 Excavation Report: Crouch, B.J.. 2006. Excavations south of the south aisle at Holy Trinity Church, Halstead.
- <5> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 4 frames.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 526978
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SW 76