Holy Trinity Church, Brathay

Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican church in Brathay built in the Romanesque Revival style with a stuccoed exterior, stone dressing, and slate roof. The interior contains a six-bay nave connected to a short chancel.

Construction finished in 1836 with support from Giles Redmayne, a London fabric merchant, and the bishop of Chester consecrated it that same year. This marked an effort to provide the local community with a new place of worship built in contemporary architectural fashion.

Inside you find an octagonal font sitting on a round shaft and colorful stained glass windows that light up the interior, including one from 1916 by Powells. These pieces show the care that went into decorating the space for worship.

The building offers access to toilets, parking spaces, and an induction loop system for those with hearing difficulties. These facilities help make your visit comfortable.

The church sits on a hilltop location that poet William Wordsworth recommended, and it is oriented north to south rather than the traditional east to west direction. This unusual alignment reflects the particular conditions of the site.

Location: Skelwith

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 54.42110,-2.98440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41