Built in 1843-44 by Sir George Gilbert Scott to serve Halstead’s community west of the River Colne, Holy Trinity is one of the first examples of a Gothic Revival church in the Early English style.
Church was built in through the generosity of Mrs. Mary Gee of Colne House, Earls Colne, who defrayed most of the cost. Its tall tower and broach spire, (which was as it neared completion - collapsed only minutes after the workmen had been called off with the fortunate result that only a few men received slight injuries) forms a prominent feature of of my north Essex market town.
Inside there are graceful arcades divide the lofty cloistered nave from the aisles. There is some fine 20th century woodcarving and colourful glass of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The church is open to the public - 7 days a week - 10am - 3pm.
Please note I have gained permission to locate the cache within the church from the Churches Conservation Trust www.visit.churches.org.uk (who are now responsible for the building). I spoke to John Vigar - who is Volunteering Officer South East - and he has kindly given permission for the cache to be located within this church and he requested that can all geocachers please sign the Church's visitor book, Many thanks.
I have also spoken to Karen (who is a CCT volunteer) - the lady who opens and closes the church daily - she is aware of the location of the cache and the permission I have been given from John