Cathedrals · South East England
Holy Trinity Church
In or near Oxford.
Holy Trinity Church is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Holy Trinity Church is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1848. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Official information
Holy Trinity Church is a Church of England parish church located in Oxford, UK. It is known for its historical significance, particularly as the worship place of author C.S. Lewis, who is buried in the churchyard. Visitors can explore the church and view the beautiful Narnia Window.
From the Wikipedia article
Holy Trinity Church, Headington Quarry, is located in the village of Headington Quarry, Oxford, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Oxford.
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Background
History
The church, designed by George Gilbert Scott, who also designed the Martyrs' Memorial and the Exeter College Chapel, was built in 1848–49, to serve the spiritual needs of those living and working in the then-active quarry. Its foundation stone was laid on 19 June 1848 by Samuel Wilberforce, the son of William Wilberforce and then Bishop of Oxford, who consecrated the building on completion. The Lewis brothers, C. S. Lewis and Warren Lewis, began attending here in 1930 and remained active in this church until their deaths, C. S. Lewis in 1963 and W. H. Lewis in 1973. Above the altar is the Christ in Glory stained glass window, installed in 1951 as a memorial to those who died in World War…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7578, -1.1980
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX3 8LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford East
- Established
- 1848
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 5 km
- Official site
- www.hthq.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16246860 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holy Trinity Church, Headington Quarry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holy Trinity Church?
- Holy Trinity Church is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX3 8LH), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Holy Trinity Church?
- Holy Trinity Church is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holy Trinity Church?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX3 8LH.
- When was Holy Trinity Church built?
- Built or established in 1848.
- How do I get to Holy Trinity Church?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX3 8LH.