Holy Trinity Church, Congleton
| Holy Trinity Church, Congleton | |
|---|---|
 Holy Trinity Church, Mossley, Congleton | |
Holy Trinity Church, Congleton | |
| 53°09′12″N 2°11′01″W / 53.15337°N 2.18375°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Consecrated | 23 October 1845[1] |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | James Trubshaw |
| Style | Victorian-Gothic |
Years built | 1844-1845 |
| Groundbreaking | 1844[1] |
| Completed | 1845 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Macclesfield[2] |
| Diocese | Chester[2] |
| Parish | Congleton[3] |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar | Rev Ian Enticott[3] |
Holy Trinity Church is a Anglican church in Mossley, Congleton, Cheshire, England.[4]
History
Construction of Holy Trinity Church began in 1844 and was finished in 1845, the church was built as part of an effect to combat the rise of the non-conformist movement in Congleton.[1][4]
The church was designed by Architect James Trubshaw, Trubshaw was known at the time for having designed many of the Churches in Potteries area of Staffordshire.[5]
The land for Holy Trinity Church was donated by James Brierley who owned Mossley Hall, Brierley would become the first vicar of Holy Trinity Church.[5]
Holy Trinity Church was expanded in 1849, the expansion included the addition of a porch on the west side of the church.[1]
Holy Trinity Church was built in Victorian-Gothic architectural design.[4]
When Holy Trinity Church opened it was part of the parish of Astbury ST Mary.[6]
In the past Holy Trinty Church held a Church fair, a notable one of these was the 1959 Church fair which was opened by Freddie Grisewood.[7]
In 2000 Holy Trinity Church was part of the Congleton Team Parish.[8]
Holy Trinity Church is one of four churches in the All Saints Congleton parish, the other three churches being St John's, St Stephen's and St Peter's.[9]
On 30 April 2026 All Saints Congleton published proposals regarding a planned closure Holy Trinity Church.[10]
Holy Trinity Church is currently used as a Chapel of Ease.[6]
Vicars
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Boon, K.P. (2007). History of Mossley Congleton, Cheshire. Congleton Museum. pp. 57–58.
- 1 2 "Chester Diocese: Links". Chester Diocese. Archived from the original on 24 February 2008. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Church". Mossley CE Primary School. Archived from the original on 15 February 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 Alcock, Joan P. (30 June 2003). History and Guide Congleton. Stroud: Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 74. ISBN 0752429469.
- 1 2 Alcock, Joan P (15 March 2014). Congleton Though Time. Stroud: Amberley Publishing. p. 28. ISBN 978-1445609768.
- 1 2 "Parish announces strategy to close Mossley Church". Congleton Chronicle. 7 May 2026. p. Front Page, 22.
- ↑ Alcock, Joan P. (2007). Images of England
Congleton. The History Press. p. 97. ISBN 9780752442792. - ↑ Congleton in the year 2000. Congleton History Society, Congleton Museum Trust. 5 September 2001. p. 97. ISBN 0954082001.
- ↑ "New name for parish of Congleton as church looks to the future". Congleton Chronicle. 28 July 2022. p. Front Page.
- ↑ "Building(s) for the Future". All Saints Congleton. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Congleton in the year 2000. Congleton History Society, Congleton Museum Trust. 5 September 2001. p. 52. ISBN 0954082001.