Holy Trinity
A straight forward cache & dash as private property restricted my choice of hiding places.
The cache has a log book only but no pen so please bring one with you.
The church was built in 1851-52 on land given by the Evelyn family, Lords of the Manor of Westcott. The new parish with a population of about 1000 had hitherto been part of the large parish of Dorking. The church was built to a design chosen by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 14th Century Gothic or Decorative style, mainly in dressed flint and with a shingled spire. It provided seating for about 250. The cost of the building was raised by subscription and Mr Charles Barclay of Bury Hill was the principal benefactor. The patronage of the living was vested in Mr Barclay and remained in the family until 1992 when it was transferred to the Lord Bishop of Guildford. Until the formation of the Diocese of Guildford in 1927, Dorking was part of the Diocese of Winchester, and the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Winchester in 1852.
The church consists of a nave, chancel and sanctuary with a south aisle that was added in 1855. The vestry at the south east corner was a further addition and this was enlarged in 1985 by the addition of an 'upper room'. The original organ was installed in the north chancel in 1872. The present organ was built in 1958 and has recently been enlarged and refurbished. The unusual mosaic reredos of coloured figures on a gold background was erected in 1882, and the commandment panels were put in a year later. Seating in the side chapel originally faced north, as is often the case, but in 1936 the north facing pews were removed and the chapel turned into a Lady Chapel. This has recently (2002) been enclosed to provide greater flexibility in its use. The colourful dossal and altar frontal were embroidered in 1995. The carved wood angels were brought from Oberammergau by a member of the congregation. The beautiful picture of the Madonna and child by Sassoferrato that hangs on the south wall was a gift from the Barclay family (it is a photograph; the original can be seen in the Treasury of Guildford Cathedral). The porch has recently been enclosed by new oak doors.
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