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Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity is in the centre of the village, opposite The Sun Inn, next to the school and village pond.

Plaistow, Sussex

Opening times

The church is open during daylight hours every day of the week.

Address

The Street
Plaistow
Sussex
RH14 0PU

Holy Trinity is a small chapel, built in 1851 to replace the earlier half timbered St Thomas’ Church which previously stood on the site. Designed by J Butler of Chichester in the 13th century Gothic style, Holy Trinity serves as a Chapel of Ease to St John the Baptist in Kirdford. Modifications were made in 1882. The clock was erected 1887 (and electrified 100 years later), followed by a single bell, installed in 1909.

There are four Victorian stained glass windows. The oldest, dated 1897, is at the east end above the altar and is signed by the prolific glazier Kempe. Installed for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, the three light window depicts the birth of Christ.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

  • Gateway Grant, £5,000, 2020

  • Our Gateway Grants fund churches developing building projects and also urgent maintenance and repair projects to help keep churches open.

  • Gateway Grant, £5,000, 2020

  • Our Gateway Grants fund churches developing building projects and also urgent maintenance and repair projects to help keep churches open.

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