All Saints' Church, Alderwasley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Alderwasley |
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All Saints’ Church, Alderwasley
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| 53°4′30.6″N 1°30′55.6″W / 53.075167°N 1.515444°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 32557 53213 |
| Location | Alderwasley, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens |
| Completed | 27 September 1849 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Alderwasley |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
All Saints’ Church in Alderwasley, Derbyshire, is a special building. It is a Grade II listed church, which means it is an important historical building. It belongs to the Church of England.
History of All Saints’ Church
This church was built to replace an older chapel in the village called St Margaret. A.F. Hurt, who lived at Alderwasley Hall, had the church built. He wanted it to be close to his home for his family to use easily. The church officially opened its doors on September 27, 1849.
Churches in the Parish
All Saints’ Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. Here are some of the other churches in this parish:
- St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall
- All Saints' Church, Bradbourne
- All Saints’ Church, Ballidon
- St James’ Church, Brassington
- St Margaret's Church, Carsington
- All Saints’ Church, Elton
- St James’ Church, Idridgehay
- Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
- Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
- St Mary's Church, Wirksworth
The Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was put into the church in 1880. It was built by a company named Brindley & Foster. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More Information
- Listed buildings in Alderwasley
