Holy Trinity Church in Bradford-on-Avon
Holy Trinity Church in Bradford-on-Avon (see below) was the parish church for all of Bradford-on-Avon until 1841. Holy Trinity’s foundation is Norman, and it was built on, or near, the site of a Saxon monastery.
History
The chancel is mostly Norman, but the chancel arch was replaced in 1500 AD, and the chancel was lengthened. The Norman nave was not that much smaller than the present one, but it had no side aisles. The west tower is Perpendicular in style.
Holy Trinity has two chantry chapels, one founded by Thomas Horton, a wealthy clothier who died in 1530. The interior still hosts tombs dating from the 14th century, a 15th-century font, and a fine carving of the head of a young woman, which probably dates from the 13th century.
Holy Trinity Church in Bradford-on-Avon
Approaching the church from the west, the visitor can view the west tower (see below) of Holy Trinity Church in Bradford-on-Avon to its full advantage.
The impressive church tower.
Nearby
The church is located on Church Street in Bradford-on-Avon. The church is only open during services. Visitors to Bradford-on-Avon may also want to visit the adjacent Saxon Church of St Laurence, or view the nearby Chapel of St Mary Tory, Town Bridge, or Abbey Mill.
Access – Getting There
Holy Trinity Church
Church St
Bradford-on-Avon
BA15 1LN
Tel: 01225 864444
Holy Trinity Church in Bradford-on-Avon Map
Bradford on Avon is located on the A363 about a 20-minute drive from Bath. Bradford on Avon Station is also easily accessible via a 15-minute railway journey from Bath. London is around a two-hour drive or a 90-minute train ride from Bath.
Trains to Frome take about 25 minutes from Bradford on Avon.
Serving central Bradford on Avon are at least two inns; the Swan Inn and the Castle Inn as well as other cottages and converted properties.
The church is a well-known landmark in the town
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