Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch

The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Church of England parish church in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The church is a grade II* listed building with the earliest parts dating to the Norman period.^[1]

Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch
51.5418°N 0.741°E / 51.5418; 0.741
Location	Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XA
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Status	Active
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed

History

There was originally a wooden church on this site.^[2] It was replaced in 1150 by a stone church, and parts of this survive till today within the current building.^[1][2] The belfry was added in the 15th century.^[1][3]

The church was restored in 1857, and Victorian stained glass windows were added.^[1][3] The church was extended in 1906 by Sir Ninian Comper.^[3] A chancel was added by Frederick Charles Eden between 1931 and 1932.^[1]

On 23 November 1971, the church was designated a grade II* listed building. This grade designates "particularly important buildings of more than special interest" and is the second highest.^[1]

Present day

The parish of Southchurch is part of the Archdeaconry of Southend in the Diocese of Chelmsford.^[4]