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Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church — church in the village of Casterton, Cumbria, England, UK.

Holy Trinity Church

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Wennington · 9.8 km

About

Holy Trinity Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1860. Designed by George Webster. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the village of Casterton, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.2115°, -2.5771°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Holy Trinity Church is in the village of Casterton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Kendal, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of five local parishes, the benefice being entitled Kirkby Lonsdale Team Ministry. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The church was built between 1831 and 1833. It was founded by Rev William Carus Wilson, who also founded the Clergy Daughters' School that was attended by the Brontë sisters. The architectural historians Matthew Hyde and Nikolaus Pevsner state in the Buildings of England series that "the architect was almost certainly George Webster".

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Coordinates
54.2115, -2.5771
Address
Casterton, Cumbria
Established
1860
Nearest railway station
Wennington9.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Holy Trinity Church?
Holy Trinity Church is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
When was Holy Trinity Church built?
Built or established in 1860. Designed by George Webster.
Is Holy Trinity Church a listed building?
Holy Trinity Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.