List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY
List entry Number: 1180335
Location
CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, CHURCH STREET
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Staffordshire | Stafford | District Authority | Eccleshall |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: I
Date first listed: 24-Jan-1967
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 272146
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
ECCLESHALL CHURCH STREET
1.
5373
(north side)
Eccleshall
Church of the
SJ 8229 19/1 24.1.67 Holy Trinity
I
2.
One of the most important churches in Staffordshire. Stone with tiled roof.
Nave and aisles, chancel, chancel north chapel and west tower. Chancel, arcades
and tower largely C13. Aisles rebuilt C15. Restored C15 south porch with
quadripartite vault. The east end of the chancel by G E Street who restored
the church in 1866-9. Priest's door in chancel west wall. The church contains
the tombs of 4 Bishops of Lichfield,including in the chancel a fine memorial
to Bishop Overton, 1609,with recumbent effigy and those of his 2 wives kneeling.
Reredos by Champneys, 1898. Altar-piece and screen in north chapel, and organ
case in late Gothic style by Caroe, 1931. Grade I for architectural importance.
Listing NGR: SJ8275229180
Selected Sources
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National Grid Reference: SJ 82758 29179
Map
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