2010
NZ0371 : Holy Trinity, Matfen
taken 14 years ago, near to Matfen, Northumberland, England
This is 1 of 3 images, with title Holy Trinity, Matfen in this square
Holy Trinity, Matfen
In an Early English Gothic style with an impressive spire. Built by and for Sir Edward Blackett, who lived at the adjacent big house (see here: NZ0371 : Matfen Hall, Matfen), in 1841-42, the spire being added in 1853-54. Grade II listed.
An original sign on the gate read:
"HELP STOP LEAD AND COPPER THIEVES.
Vans or workmen around the church between 6pm and 8am?
They're probably stealing our roof!
Please call the police"
An original sign on the gate read:
"HELP STOP LEAD AND COPPER THIEVES.
Vans or workmen around the church between 6pm and 8am?
They're probably stealing our roof!
Please call the police"
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- Grid Square
- NZ0371, 69 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Stephen Richards (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- August 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 23 April, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 030 717 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:2.4152N 1:57.2285W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NZ 030 717
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
