Trentham and its Architects – the men behind the bricks and mortar

St Mary and All Saints Church is a vibrant parish church with a continuous heritage dating back to the 7th century. Situated on the Two Saints Way between Lichfield and Chester, the church was rebuilt in 1844 to a design by Charles Barry. The Grade II* listed building contains fine Minton tiles and memorials to the Sutherlands of Trentham Hall.

In the church vestry the Trentham Heritage Project will invite visitors to take an architectural tour of Trentham and surrounding area to find out more about the architects and the buildings they designed at the behest of the Dukes of Sutherland.

Charles Barry is the best known and takes pride of place for his palatial Italianate Trentham Hall and gardens. However, Charles Heathcote Tatham also worked on extensions to the previous more modest Trentham Hall and notably designed the imposing Sutherland mausoleum which remains the only Grade I listed building in the city of Stoke on Trent [not open].

George Devey was an eminent Victorian architect who specialised in country houses but his local work was mostly estate cottages and lodges in the Wealden style.

Last but not least, Thomas Roberts, the estate surveyor, assisted Charles Barry with the execution of his plans for the Hall, but he was later charged by the Duke of Sutherland with designing residences for estate tenants and public buildings with distinctive timbering, principally as eye catchers for visitors to the Hall and to attract new affluent residents.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

11:00 to 16:00

Location & directions

Trentham Parish Church, Park Drive, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8AB

Directions:

The Church is very close to the Trentham Estate, which is very well signposted from all directions. If you are also visiting the gardens, direct entry to the church is possible at the northern end. An alternative is to use the free car parking at the Trentham Estate and walk along the river to the Church. If you need closer access, the Church is along a nearby private road and there is a slide show on line to help find the car park. Stewards will be on hand to help. https://www.trenthamparishchurch.co.uk/accessibility

Contact on day:

Marilyn Vigurs

Telephone number:

+447906061704

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Helpful access and parking information on the Church website: https://www.trenthamparishchurch.co.uk/accessibility.

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