Guild of the Holy Trinity (Wisbech)
Medieval religious guild in Wisbech, England
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The Guild of the Holy Trinity in Wisbech was an important medieval religious guild that continued as the Wisbech Corporation.
The former guildhall, later the town hall and school house, now part of the Conservative Club[1] | |
| Successor | Wisbech Corporation |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1379 (traditional)[2] |
| Dissolved | 1549[2] |
| Type | Religious guild |
| Purpose | Religious, educational, flood defence and civic administration |
| Headquarters | Guildhall, Wisbech |
| Location |
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Region served | Wisbech and surrounding district |
It founded Wisbech Grammar School in 1379 above the south porch of St Peter's Church.[3] The Guild was a powerful force in the later Middle Ages.[2]
With other guilds it was also responsible for maintaining sea banks and sluices in the area.[4]
