Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Gibraltar

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Gibraltar Cathedral
Main entry of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Gibraltar viewed from Cathedral Square, depicting its Moorish-style horseshoe arches.
Map
36°08′18″N 5°21′15″W / 36.138235°N 5.35406°W / 36.138235; -5.35406
LocationCathedral Square
CountryGibraltar
DenominationChurch of England
Websiteholytrinitygibraltar.org
History
Status
Founded1838
Founder(s)John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham
DedicationHoly Trinity
Dedicated1838
EventsExplosion of the RFA Bedenham (1951)
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)Peter Harrison
StyleMoorish Revival
Years built1825–1832
Administration
DioceseDiocese in Europe
ArchdeaconryGibraltar
Clergy
DeanIan Tarrant
Canon(s)Robin Gill (Canon Theologian)

The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the cathedral for the Church of England Archdeaconry of Gibraltar in the Diocese of Europe. Located in Cathedral Square, it is sometimes referred to simply as Gibraltar Cathedral, although it should not be confused with the Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned, which is Gibraltar's Roman Catholic cathedral.

The cathedral is particularly notable for its Moorish revival architecture, particularly in its use of horseshoe arches. This is an architectural style inspired by Moorish architecture, appropriate given the period of Moorish control in Gibraltar's history.


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