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 | |
| 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 |
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| Parish | Alderwasley |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
All Saints’ Church in Alderwasley, Derbyshire, is a special old church in England. It's part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it's listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it's a historic place that needs to be protected.
History of the Church
This church was built a long time ago, in 1849. It took the place of an even older chapel in the village called St Margaret's. A person named A.F. Hurt, who lived at Alderwasley Hall, decided to build this new church. He wanted it to be close to his home so his family could easily go to church. The church officially opened its doors on September 27, 1849.
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. All Saints’ Church is part of a larger group of churches. This means it shares resources and works together with other churches nearby.
- 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 specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of church organs.
See also
- Listed buildings in Alderwasley
