Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch

Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch
51°32′30″N0°44′28″E / 51.5418°N 0.741°E / 51.5418; 0.741
Location	Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XA
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Status	Active
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed

The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Church of England parish church in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The church is a grade II* listed building with the earliest parts dating to the Norman period. ^[1]

History

There was originally a wooden church on this site. ^[2] It was replaced in 1150 by a stone church, and parts of this survive till today within the current building. ^{[1] [2]} The belfry was added in the 15th century. ^{[1] [3]}

The church was restored in 1857, and Victorian stained glass windows were added. ^{[1] [3]} The church was extended in 1906 by Sir Ninian Comper. ^[3] A chancel was added by Frederick Charles Eden between 1931 and 1932. ^[1]

On 23 November 1971, the church was designated a grade II* listed building. This grade designates "particularly important buildings of more than special interest" and is the second highest. ^[1]

Present day

The parish of Southchurch is part of the Archdeaconry of Southend in the Diocese of Chelmsford. ^[4]

References

1. Historic England. "Church of the Holy Trinity (1112723)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 31 October 2017.
2. "A brief history of Holy Trinity, Southchurch". Holy Trinity, Southchurch. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
3. "Holy Trinity Southchurch: Parish Profile" (pdf). Holy Trinity Southchurch. 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
4. "Holy Trinity, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. Retrieved 31 October 2017.

External links

• Parish website