All Saints' Church, Bradbourne facts for kids
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All Saints’ Church, Bradbourne
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| 53°04′16.08″N 1°41′27.65″W / 53.0711333°N 1.6910139°W | |
| Location | Bradbourne, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Bradborne |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Episcopal area | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
All Saints’ Church, Bradbourne, is a historic church in Bradbourne, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it is considered very important and protected. This church is part of the Church of England.
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History of the Church
This church became the main village church after a big change in England called the "dissolution of the monasteries." Before that, it was a priory, which is a type of monastery.
Early Repairs and a Lawsuit
By 1627, the church needed a lot of fixing. The roof, wooden parts, windows, and bells were all in bad shape. It was going to cost about £46 to repair everything. This was a huge amount of money back then, like almost three years of a skilled worker's pay!
On February 10, 1629, the church leaders, Thomas Buxton and Vincent Sexton, went to court. They said that people from a nearby village called Atlow had always helped pay for repairs at Bradbourne church. But now, they weren't paying.
The next year, the court decided that the people of Atlow had to pay 5 shillings and 6 pence each year for every "oxgang" of land they owned. An oxgang was an old way to measure land, about 15 acres. However, the court said they didn't have to pay for any repairs that were needed before the court case.
Major Renovations
The church had big restoration projects over the years.
In 1876–77, the north wall of the main part of the church (the nave) was about to fall over. It was repaired using special stone. A new room for the organ was also built. The area around the altar (the chancel) was updated with new furniture and a stone screen decorated with Bible scenes. The floor was relaid with beautiful tiles. New items like a reading stand (lectern) and altar cloths were added. An architect named Robinson from Derby oversaw these changes.
More restoration work happened between 1906 and 1909. Parts of the church, including the south aisle and the tower, had their foundations strengthened. The walls of the aisle and the front of the porch were rebuilt. A new oak roof covered with lead was put on the south aisle, and the porch got a new slate roof. A new pulpit (where the preacher stands) was given to the church. The area around the altar was paved with special stone and marble from a local quarry. This restoration cost about £1,100, and it was managed by architects Naylor and Sale from Derby.
Famous Burial Site
The famous film actor Alan Bates, who passed away in 2003, is buried in the churchyard here.
Churches in the Parish
All Saints’ Church, Bradbourne, is part of a group of churches that work together in one parish. These include:
- All Saints' Church, Alderwasley
- St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall
- 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
In 1866, the church got an organ from a company called Rushworth of Liverpool. It was placed under the tower arch. This organ had five different sounds (called stops) for the main keyboard and a pedal board with 20 notes. In 1877, this organ was moved into the new organ room that was built.
Later, in 1893, this Rushworth organ was replaced. A new organ was installed by Albert Keates of Sheffield. This new organ cost £300. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The church tower has a set of six bells. The two smallest bells (called the treble and 2nd) were made in 1896. The 3rd and 4th bells were made in 1863. All four of these bells were made by John Taylor of Loughborough. The two largest bells (the 5th and the tenor) are much older, dating back to 1708, and were made by Danuel Hedderly.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Bradbourne
