English Heritage sites near Blacktoft Parish
HOWDEN MINSTER
6 miles from Blacktoft Parish
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th-century chancel and chapter house (viewable only from the outside), attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.
ST PETER'S CHURCH, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER
12 miles from Blacktoft Parish
Located in North Lincolnshire, St Peter's Church is an archaeological and architectural treasure trove waiting for you to discover. It is home to over 2800 burials from Anglo-Saxon to Victorian times.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
17 miles from Blacktoft Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
THORNTON ABBEY AND GATEHOUSE
17 miles from Blacktoft Parish
Thornton Abbey’s enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse is the largest and amongst the finest of all English Monastic gatehouses.
CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK
22 miles from Blacktoft Parish
Experience stunning views over the ancient city of York and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
22 miles from Blacktoft Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
Churches in Blacktoft Parish
Holy Trinity, Blacktoft
Main Street
Blacktoft
Hull
01430 432056
ALL SERVICES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
At Holy Trinity we aim to be a welcoming friendly Christian community. Our mission is to worship God and to enable others to glimpse God's grace and beauty. We aim to be open and accessible for all seekers and searchers as well as those more established in the Christian faith. Our services are a mixture of traditional language and modern.
The original dedication of Blacktoft church was to St Clement, the only village church dedicated to the said saint north of the Humber. That was in the 12th century, and the font and the tombstone at its foot reveal its history. Sadly in the mid 1700's the church fell into serious disrepair, due not only to the elements but due to the arguments as to who had the responsibility to maintain the building! Thus in 1841, following the fall of the tower in a fierce storm, the church was rebuilt and its dedication was changed to that of Holy Trinity, apparently to honour the Bishop's seat of Holy Trinity in Hull. The church is now commonly known by parishioners as ‘Holy Trinity Old St Clement's'!
Whatever its name, Blacktoft church is a beautiful, light church, with a wide aisle and on sunny mornings the sun streams through the east window. In addition to the organ used at our worship there is also a barrel organ made in 1820, situated at the back of the church. The oldest bell is dated 1370 and is inscribed with the words, ‘in honour of Blessed Mary'. The bells are currently away being refurbished.
Blacktoft church is much loved not only by the small but faithful congregation, but also by the village as well as the many who walk or cycle in the area along the TransPenine Way. It is a very peaceful place with a good sense of community and fellowship.
We are blessed with the care of The Old School. A place of hospitality and refreshment. Open daily for walkers, cyclists and visitors to pop in and make their own refreshments and enjoy the peace of this delightful part of the world. The Old School is also available for private bookings for parties etc. On the last Saturday of each month we hold a coffee morning for locals and visitors and this is always well supported by people enjoying each others company and friendship. Please drop in, all are most welcome.
If you'd like to be married or have a baptism (christening) please contact the Vicar by email or phone. We'd be delighted to hear from you.