Holy Trinity Church, Coverham

Holy Trinity Church is an English Gothic church near Coverham Abbey, built with stone rubble walls and topped by a three-stage west tower with diagonal buttresses. The interior divides into four bays supported by octagonal columns, with stone slate covering the roof.

Construction of the church began around 1201 and progressed over centuries, with a south aisle added in the 14th century and the west tower completed in the 15th century. By the 1980s the building fell redundant, but it gained protection under the Churches Conservation Trust from 1987 onward.

The building showcases architectural features from different periods layered together. Its interior with octagonal columns and Victorian tiles tells a story of successive renovations that shaped the character of the space.

The site sits in rural countryside and is best reached on foot, with limited public transit options nearby. Visit during dry weather, as the sloped terrain near water can become slippery underfoot.

The building sits on a steep slope, and a waterfall on its southeast corner creates a natural barrier between the church grounds and the wider landscape. This geographical feature gives the site an unusually sheltered and secluded feel.

Location: Coverham with Agglethorpe

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Part of: Coverham Abbey Premonstratensian monastery and precinct including Holy Trinity Church and medieval bridge

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/Holy-Trinity-Church-Coverham-North-Yorkshire

GPS coordinates: 54.27290,-1.84180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03