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Church of the Holy Trinity

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of the Holy Trinity — church in Gidleigh, Devon, England, UK.

Church of the Holy Trinity, historic churches in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 9.9 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of the Holy Trinity is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1450. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Gidleigh, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6799°, -3.8830°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Holy Trinity Church, Gidleigh dates from the late 15th-century, and is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Exeter in Gidleigh, Devon.

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Background

History

The church has Saxon, or possibly Norman, origins, but was completely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century. It comprises a nave continuous with the chancel which is covered with a waggon shaped roof of Devon oak. The side aisle on the south side is separated from the nave by a three-bay arcade, supported by granite columns. The tower at the west end contains the ring of bells, which are rung from the floor of the church. The rood screen dates from the 15th century and was decorated in 1853 when the images of saints were added along the lower panels. The font is 15th century but had a wooden cover made in 1843 by Charles Finch, the parish clerk. In 1853, John Aggett carved the granite…

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Coordinates
50.6799, -3.8830
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
Gidleigh
Postcode
TQ13 8HR
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Established
1450
Nearest railway station
Okehampton9.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of the Holy Trinity?
Church of the Holy Trinity is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8HR), in the parish of Gidleigh.
When was Church of the Holy Trinity built?
Built or established in 1450.
Is Church of the Holy Trinity a listed building?
Church of the Holy Trinity is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of the Holy Trinity free to visit?
Yes, Church of the Holy Trinity is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of the Holy Trinity?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8HR. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.