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Holy Trinity

The first thing the visitor sees at Holy Trinity is unusual: a 13th century west porch, properly called a galilee that stands in front of the west tower.

Bottisham, Cambridgeshire

Opening times

Open daily dawn to dusk.

Address

High Street
Bottisham
Cambridgeshire
CB25 9BA

The whole building is handsome, with the nave from about a century later than the galilee. The architecture of the nave is especially fine, with grey stone used for the delicate and complex piers.

In between nave and chancel is an especially elegant and simple stone rood screen composed of three equal arched openings. The chancel has elements from both the 13th and 14th centuries, with Victorian windows. There are two other intricately carved screens, each side of the rood screen, from the 14th century.

Behind these screens, which are not quite in their original state or position, are collections of monuments. Notable on the north side are those to Thomas and Margaret Pledger, from about 1600, and one to a brother and sister, who died in 1638. Part of their inscription runs: 'These ye worlds strangers come not heere to dwell, They tasted, liked it not, and bad farewell'. On the south side is the monument to Sir Roger and Dame Elizabeth Jenyns. They are shown sitting on a mat, each with a book, and lightly holding hands. She was 62 when she died in 1728; he died in 1740 aged 77. Their affection for each other is set in stone.

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

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