St Thomas Church, Walton-on-the-hill

St Thomas Church, Walton-on-the-Hill
View of the church from the west
LocationWalton-on-the-Hill, Staffordshire, England
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
WebsiteParish website
History
StatusParish church
Founded1842
FounderEarl of Lichfield
Consecrated22 December 1842
Architecture
Functional statusActive
ArchitectThomas Trubshaw
Administration
DioceseLichfield
ParishBerkswich

Located in the village of Walton-on-the-Hill in Staffordshire, the parish church was built on land donated by the Earl of Lichfield and designed by the architect Thomas Trubshaw. The total cost of construction was approximately £957, and the building was completed and dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle on 22 December 1842 as a chapel of ease for the local community.[1][2]

Shortly after its completion, the spire was struck by lightning in May 1845,[3] causing damage to the roof and windows. Further repair work was undertaken during the following decades, and in 1903 the structure was declared unsafe. The lead covering of the spire was replaced with a lighter material, and a new weathercock was installed.[4]

The cost of construction and early maintenance was met in part by the Reverend Richard Levett, his wife, and the banker Thomas Salt. The church maintains historical connections with the Levett family of nearby Milford Hall.[5]

In the present day, St Thomas’ Church continues to serve the local community as part of the Parish of Berkswich. Its churchyard has received recognition in local competitions for maintenance and environmental standards.[6]

References

  1. ^ "History of the parish — Berkswich Parish Council". Berkswich Parish Council. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Walton-on-the-Hill Village Trail Leaflet 2017" (PDF). Berkswich Parish Council. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Walton-on-the-Hill Village Trail Leaflet 2017" (PDF). Berkswich Parish Council. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Our Churches – Parish of Berkswich". Parish of Berkswich. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  5. ^ "History of the parish — Berkswich Parish Council". Berkswich Parish Council. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Our Churches – Parish of Berkswich". Parish of Berkswich. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
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