Historic churches · South East England
Holy Trinity Church, Cowes
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Holy Trinity Church, Cowes — church in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 6.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holy Trinity Church in Cowes, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Wootton, which is 6.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO31 7QU. Entry to the church is free.
About
Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7660°, -1.3024°.
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Heritage listing
Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Holy Trinity Church in Cowes is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and rich history. Visitors can explore its interior and learn about its significance in the local community.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Solent SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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Background
History
The church was built in 1832 by the architect Benjamin Bramble. It has an unusual location at the edge of the sea. Situated on rising land immediately behind the Royal Yacht Squadron it is prominently displayed to passing yachtsmen and its tiered gardens afford marvelous views over the busy waters of the Solent. It is constructed of Isle of Wight yellow brick in the gothic style with 100 feet long nave walls, 12 external buttresses, and a castellated tower. Inside, the pillar less nave is remarkably light and airy. The Church was consecrated as a place of worship on Cowes foreshore for sailors and seafarers and it very soon acquired a Royal and yachting patronage which has continued from…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7660, -1.3024
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Cowes
- Postcode
- PO31 7QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- +44 1983 292191
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 6.9 km
- Official site
- www.rys.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15224708 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holy Trinity Church, Cowes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Holy Trinity Church in Cowes.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holy Trinity Church, Cowes?
- Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO31 7QU), in the parish of Cowes.
- What is Holy Trinity Church, Cowes?
- Holy Trinity Church, Cowes — church in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to Holy Trinity Church, Cowes?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO31 7QU.
- Is Holy Trinity Church, Cowes a listed building?
- Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holy Trinity Church, Cowes a protected site?
- Yes — Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is part of the North Solent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Holy Trinity Church, Cowes free to visit?
- Yes, Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holy Trinity Church, Cowes?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO31 7QU.