Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch

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]

Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch
51.5418°N 0.741°E / 51.5418; 0.741
LocationSouthchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XA
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
StatusActive
Architecture
Functional statusParish church
Heritage designationGrade II* listed

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.
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