Holy Trinity Parish Church, Elsecar, Barnsley. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

This church in the village of Elsecar which now comes under the Hoyland district had the foundation stone laid by The 5th Earl Fitzwilliam who paid for the building of the church. Completed in two years it was consecrated by the Archbishop of York on Whit Monday 1843. The churchyard was used for burials from 1843 to 1908. A churchyard extension was opened on land across the road from the church. In 1929 further land was required and this was opened behind the church and became a public cemetery.
There are three bells in the tower and three clock faces.
Building is GradeII listed.

Sunday Services
9.30am Parish Communion
4.00 Evensong

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/05/1843 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM Street address of Church: Church Street Hoyland Barnsley, South Yorkshire UK S73 0SG Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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