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Parish Church of Holy Trinity

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Parish Church of Holy Trinity — church in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, UK.

Parish Church of Holy Trinity, historic churches in Devon

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Buckfastleigh · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Parish Church of Holy Trinity is a parish church in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.5 km away.

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Heritage listing

Details TL 3063-3163 ELSWORTH THE CAUSEWAY 12/46 Parish Church 31.8.62 of Holy Trinity GV I Parish church. Early C14 with C13 chancel arch and late medieval South porch. Roofs rebuilt in C16 and C17. Restoration 1876-7 and north aisle and part of north chancel wall rebuilt in 1891-2 by W.M. Fawcett. Limestone and pebble rubble partly rendered with limestone dressings. Lead roofs. south elevation; west tower of two stages, embattled parapet, moulded plinth band continuous around angle buttresses of three stages rising to crocketed pinnacles, projecting semi octagonal stair turret in south-east angle with pyramidal stone capping; belfry window of two ogee-trefoiled-lights with quatrefoil in head. South aisle and nave with moulded cornice. Clerestorey with four restored quatrefoil-lights, three bay buttressed south aisle with continuous band below windows raised above south doorway, two windows of three-lights with net tracery and mask stops to labels. South doorway of two continuous wave-moulded orders; south porch of two chamfered orders rising from moulded jambs with attached shafts and moulded caps, niche and sundial dated 1628 above. Chancel of three bays. 'Low side' window sealed from interior with original iron hooks and bars, four-light cinquefoil window in flat arch above and two three-light windows with net tracery, walls raised for new roof. Interior. Nave arcade of four bays with arches of two wave-moulded orders with filleted quatrefoil piers and rolls between moulded caps and bases. Tower arch of three wave-moulded orders, the inner rising from semi octagonal responds, evidence for vaulted tower ceiling. Chancel arch of two hollow-chamfered orders rising from short triple shafts on corbels with moulded caps. Double piscina with two, trefoiled arches and two d

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Parish Church of Holy Trinity is located in South-West England. This Grade II* listed building is notable for its architectural significance and historical value. It is also situated near the Buckfastleigh Caves, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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Coordinates
50.4854, -3.7740
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Buckfastleigh
Postcode
TQ11 0DY
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Nearest railway station
Buckfastleigh0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parish Church of Holy Trinity?
Parish Church of Holy Trinity is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DY), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
Is Parish Church of Holy Trinity a listed building?
Parish Church of Holy Trinity is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Parish Church of Holy Trinity a protected site?
Yes — Parish Church of Holy Trinity is part of the Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Parish Church of Holy Trinity free to visit?
Yes, Parish Church of Holy Trinity is free to enter.
How do I get to Parish Church of Holy Trinity?
The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DY.