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Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield

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Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield — Grade I listed church in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.

Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield, historic churches in West Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Sutton Coldfield · 0.4 km
  • Free entry

About

Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5639°, -1.8201°.

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Heritage listing

Holy Trinity Parish Church is the parish church of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. It is Grade I listed and gives its name to the ward in which it stands, Sutton Trinity.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Holy Trinity Parish Church is the parish church of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. It is Grade I listed and gives its name to the ward in which it stands, Sutton Trinity.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The first church on the site is thought to have been built in the 13th century, associated with the nearby Sutton Coldfield manor. The earliest part of the current building, the west tower, dates from the late 15th century. as well as a font, acquired in the 19th century from the Church of St Lawrence, Over Winacre, Nottinghamshire. The ornate, early 17th-century screens and panelling, fitted in 1875, were removed from the choir and organ casing of Worcester Cathedral in 1864. In 1835 the church built a chapel near Mere Green which later became St James' Church, Hill. In 1853 part of the parish was taken to form a new parish for St James' Church.

Visiting

Formerly in the mediaeval Diocese of Lichfield, the church now operates within the Diocese of Birmingham. The "Friends of Holy Trinity Parish Church" was established in September 2013 to raise funds for the church. The inaugural Patron was Andrew Mitchell MP. Their first scheduled event in November 2013 was the Royal Town Gala Concert, hosted by Don Maclean.

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Coordinates
52.5639, -1.8201
District
Birmingham
Parish
Sutton Coldfield
Postcode
B75 7AL
Parliamentary constituency
Sutton Coldfield
Established
1401
Nearest railway station
Sutton Coldfield0.4 km
Official site
www.htsc.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield?
Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B75 7AL), in the parish of Sutton Coldfield.
When was Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield built?
Built or established in 1401.
Is Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield a listed building?
Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield free to visit?
Yes, Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield is free to enter.
How do I get to Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield?
The nearest railway station is Sutton Coldfield, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B75 7AL.