Holy Trinity Church

St Andrews, United Kingdom

The Category A listed Holy Trinity is the most historic church in St Andrews. The church was initially built on land, close to the south-east gable of the Cathedral, around 1144, and was dedicated in 1234 by Bishop David de Bernham. It then moved to a new site on the north side of South Street between 1410–1412 by bishop Warlock. Much of the architecture feature of the church was lost in the re-building by Robert Balfour between 1798–1800. The church was later restored to a (more elaborately decorated) approximation of its medieval appearance between 1907–1909 by MacGregor Chambers.

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Religious sites in United Kingdom

Address

Church Street 23C, St Andrews, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

St Andrews Cathedral (0,4 km)
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Edinburgh Castle (50,2 km)
Edinburgh Old Town (49,7 km)
Greyfriars Kirk (50,1 km)
National Museum of Scotland (50,1 km)
Calton Hill (49 km)
National Monument of Scotland (49 km)
St Cuthbert's Church (50,2 km)
McManus Gallery (17,4 km)

User Reviews

David Brown (2 months ago)
This is a beautiful peaceful place

James Waters (2 years ago)
Lovely church but also always a lot going on for everyone - exhibitions, events, etc

Clare Stewart (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with info boards

audrey ainsley (2 years ago)
This is the religious home of many people, past and present in St.Andrews. This is the Church of Scotland Parish church. All are welcome.

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