The Churchyard

The Churchyard at Holy Trinity is a calm and peaceful place yet
surprisingly busy. Many of the graves are tended regularly
with considerable care and dedication.
The Churchyard is kept in excellent order thanks to the hard work
 and general interest of deputy Church Wardens Colin and John.
To maintain the grounds costs about £3000 annually and those
with loved ones buried here are asked to consider making an
annual contribution of £30, or more, if they are able.

If you would care to contribute to the Churchyard Fund
please contact the Hon. Treasurer for more information.

There are guidelines, based on regulations issued by the
Diocese of Worcester, as to what is and what is not permitted
within the Churchyard to view these

The Main Entrance
This is the path from the lych-gate to the Church lined with typical late
19th and early 20th Century memorials.

The Car Park Entrance to the Churchyard

Amblecote's aristocracy

  
Here are two of Amblecote's more influential citizens. On the left is the tomb
of the solicitor William Blow Collis of Wollaston Hall. On the right that of
John Hall and Henry Hall who lived at Dennis Hall.
The Firm of John Hall & Co. was the successor to J. & W. King the firm
of brick-makers who supplied, at cost, the distinctive fireclay bricks of
which the Church is constructed.  

Wildlife is encouraged in the Churchyard

  
One of the older parts of the Churchyard has been allowed to become a
nature sanctuary – the grass is cut just twice a year to encourage wildlife,
although if a grave in this section is known to be visited then the path to
it is regularly mowed.
To read "Churchyard or Wildlife Haven?" by Clare R. Tongue.

The lawn section of the Churchyard

  
This is the newest section of the Churchyard which is still very much in use.
There are a number of benches (given in memory) around the Churchyard
and water for flowers is available from a standpipe near the vestry door
where watering cans may also be found.

 
The preparation of a new grave.
 

  
Several parts of the Churchyard have been set aside for the burial of ashes.
 

   
These are the people who actually do the work. Colin and John are rebuilding
a collapsed pillar in the corner of the Churchyard. "The job's a good 'en."

Plans of the Churchyard can be found on the
'Parish Records' page.

For information about War Graves 

For information about the Glass Makers of Amblecote

For information about Clergy buried in the Churchyard

For information about the extensive repairs to the
Churchyard Railings in 2007

Photographs of many of the graves in the Churchyard
may be found on the 'Black Country Churchyards' website

To view photographs of the fringe glass exhibition - 2008

 

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