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Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge

Coordinates: 50°41′23″N 01°05′26″W / 50.68972°N 1.09056°W / 50.68972; -1.09056
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50°41′23″N 01°05′26″W / 50.68972°N 1.09056°W / 50.68972; -1.09056

Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge
Viewed from the south-east
Map
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipBroad Church
Website[1]
History
DedicationHoly Trinity
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DiocesePortsmouth
ParishBembridge
Clergy
Vicar(s)Reverend Steve Daughtery

Holy Trinity Church is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bembridge, Isle of Wight.

Setting

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The church is set in a leafy one-way system, connecting the high street to the Harbour. It is adjacent to the local library (former school-house of the village) and heritage centre. The village war memorial is a short walk up the hill.

History

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The church was built in 1845 and 1846.[1]

The first church in Bembridge was built in 1827, but was replaced due to instability by the current building.

Organ

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The church has a pipe organ dating from 1884 by Forster and Andrews. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register

References

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  1. ^ The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner