Church Buildings
Cambo, Holy Trinity
These are the main landmarks in the history of the church:
Medieval times – The medieval chapel stood to the east of the present church with
services recorded until the reign of Elizabeth I (1558 -
Look out for the fine medieval grave cover slabs which were incorporated at the base of the tower of the present building in the 1880s.
1830s – Plans made for a new chapel for the estate since the old parish church of Hartburn was quite distant.
1842-
First constructed with an entrance porch and a small bellcote at the west end.
1884 – Tower and vestry added by Sir Charles Trevelyan, also a ring of six bells, a turret clock and other improvements.
1965 – Major internal reconstruction to deal with dry rot. New pews installed, font (originally sited in the tower) given a more prominent position.
1980 – Cambo becomes part of a United Benefice with Kirkwhelpington, Kirkharle and Kirkheaton.
The former Vicarage now belongs to the National Trust.
2000 – The tower roof is re-
The lectern was designed and made by Sir George Trevelyan and is dedicated to the memory of John Dower, architect and planner. (John Dower was married to Pauline, daughter of Sir Charles Trevelyan.)
Cambo