Church of the Holy Trinity, Binegar

The Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity, Binegar, Somerset, England is Norman but has been rebuilt and restored several times since. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Church of the Holy Trinity
LocationBinegar, Somerset, England
Coordinates51.2430°N 2.5523°W / 51.2430; -2.5523
BuiltNorman
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of the Holy Trinity
Designated2 June 1961[1]
Reference no.1058641
Location of Church of the Holy Trinity in Somerset

History

The original church was Norman however it was largely rebuilt in the 15th century with just the original tower remaining. A Victorian restoration was carried out in 1858.[1]

The need for ongoing maintenance of the joists of the floor and slates on the roof mean the building has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register.[2]

The parish is part of the benefice of Ashwick with Oakhill and Binegar, which is within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.[3]

Architecture

The stone building has an asbestos slate roof. It consists of a three-bay nave, two-bay chancel and north transept, with an organ chamber, vestry and porch. The three-stage tower is supported by diagonal buttresses.[1] In 1937 three new bells were added in the tower.[4]

Inside the church is a 15th-century font and Jacobean altar table.[1] There is a white marble tablet in the church which is a memorial to men from Binegar who died in World War I and a second for the fatalities of World War II.[5][6]

See also

References
  1. "Church of the Holy Trinity". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. "Church of the Holy Trinity, Binegar — Mendip". Heritage at Risk. Historic England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. "Holy Trinity Church". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  4. "Churches". Binegar Parish Council. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  5. "Holy Trinity Church Binegar WWI". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  6. "Holy Trinity Church Binegar WWII". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
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