Church of the Holy Trinity Main Street Grindsbrook Edale

Holy Trinity church, erected in 1812, was demolished by faculty from the Bishop of Southwell, in March 1885 and the materials incorporated in a new church on a fresh site about 100 yards distant, the site of the old church being added to the burial ground. The new church of the same name, erected in 1885-6, at a total cost of ,2,950, and consecrated by the Bishop of Southwell on June 23rd, 1886, is a building in the Early Decorated style, from designs by Mr William Dawes, architect, of Manchester, and consists of chancel, nave, vestry, organ chamber, south porch and a tower at the north-east angle with octagonal broach spire, completed in 1889, and reaching a height of 89 feet: in the chancel is a picture removed from the old church, representing the "Adoration of the Magi;" and a tablet in memory of the late Rev. John Champion, for 30 years vicar of Edale; the stone pulpit and chancel screen were the gift of Mrs. W. N . Champion, and the font, a memorial to the late Rev. George Spurrier, a former incumbent, was presented by his relatives. [Kelly's Directory of the Counties of Derby, Notts, Leicester and Rutland]

Aisleless with broach spire completed in 1889. Bleak interior with some insipid stained glass by Comper. [Buildings of England: Derbyshire]

It is intended to build a new church in the pretty little valley of Edale, Derbyshire to replace the existing structure which is a square barn-like building. The design for the new church has been prepared by Mr William Dawes of Manchester. [British Architect 31 August 1883. Page 108]

The new church at Grindsbrook, Edale is to be commenced at once, a contract having been let to Mr Thomas Beck of Matlock Bridge for ,1860. Mr Dawes of Manchester is the architect. [British Architect 27 March 1885 Page 156]

The foundation stone of the new church of Holy Trinity Edale, near Chapel-en-le Frith was laid at Grindsbrook, a picturesque portion of the Edale Valley. Mr W Dawes of Manchester is the architect and Mr T Beck of Matlock Bridge, the builder. The church will accommodate 200 persons. The estimated cost with tower, spire and boundary walls is ,2557. [British Architect 5 June 1885 Page 275]

EDALE - On the 22nd ult. Lord Edward Cavendish, M.P., laid the foundation-stone of a new church at Edale, Derbyshire. The old Edale Chapel was originally erected in 1633 and was rebuilt in 1812. This had become too small and antiquated for the present requirements of the parish. The new building is to be Early English in style, and is to consist of nave, 54 ft. by 24 ft. 6 in. wide, with porch, chancel, and vestry, a tower and spire, 88 ft. in height, the lower part of the tower serving as the organ chamber. The church will be fitted up with open benches, to accommodate 200 persons, and is being built of stone from the neighbouring quarries, with open-timber roofs of pitch pine. Mr. W. Dawes, of Manchester, is the architect, and the contract has been let to Mr. Thomas Beck, of Matlock Bridge, for £1,314. Other works bring the total cost up to about £2,858. [Builder 6 June 1885 page 815]

The tower and spire of Edale Church have now been completed and are a great improvement to the building. The quaint treatment of the main portion of the church has been adhered to in the new added portion, and both tower and spire have been built with stone obtained in the locality. Provision has been made for bells, but these have yet to be supplied. The character of the building is admirably suited for the position it occupied. The details are bold, and there is a total absence of anything town-like or weak in the structure throughout. Standing as it does alone in one of the most beautiful valleys in Derbyshire, enclosed by lofty hills and moorlands, it seems to harmonise well with its surroundings. All the tablets and brasses originally belonging to the old and ugly building it replaces have been placed inside the nave and chancel of the new church. The timbers internally are all stained and varnished and the roofs are covered with red Broseley tiles. Te old stained glass from the original building have been fitted in some of the new windows and a new memorial window has been added as a triple light in the nave. The church has been erected from the designs of Mr William Dawes, architect, Manchester and Oxford Circus Avenue, London. [Manchester Guardian 9 October 1889 page 6]

A tower and spire, built of local stone, are being added to Edale Church, Derbyshire, from the designs of the architect of the entire edifice, Mr. William Dawes, of London and Manchester. [Building News 18 October 1889 page 519]

Reference    British Architect 31 August 1883. Page 108
Reference    British Architect 27 March 1885 Page 156
Reference    British Architect 5 June 1885 Page 275
Reference    Manchester Guardian 9 October 1889 page 6
Reference    Building News 18 October 1889 page 519
Reference    Kelly's Directory of the Counties of Derby, Notts, Leicester and Rutland pub. London (May, 1891) - pp.200-201