All Saints' Church, Dalbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Dalbury |
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All Saints’ Church, Dalbury
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| 52°54′19.77″N 1°36′33.22″W / 52.9054917°N 1.6092278°W | |
| Location | Dalbury Lees |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Dalbury |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
All Saints’ Church in Dalbury is a very old and special church. It is located in Dalbury Lees, Derbyshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is also a 'Grade II* listed' building. This means it's very important historically.
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History of the Church
This church was built a very long time ago, in the 1200s. It has stood for many centuries.
Restoration Work
The church was repaired and made new again in 1844. Queen Adelaide, who was a former queen, even helped pay for it. The church reopened on December 23, 1844.
Oldest Stained Glass Window
All Saints’ Church has something very special inside. It has what is probably the oldest complete stained glass window in any English parish church. This window shows a figure of an Archangel. Experts believe it was made in the early 1100s. It was likely designed for a smaller window opening. Now, it is placed in one of the south windows of the church.
The Church Organ
The organ in the church is also quite old. It was built around 1820. Two people named Benjamin Flight and Joseph Robson made it. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Churches in the Parish
All Saints’ Church is part of a group of churches. This group is called a joint parish. The other churches in this parish are:
- St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton
- St Chad's Church, Longford
- Christ Church, Long Lane
- St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
- St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
- All Saints’ Church, Trusley
More Information
- Grade II* listed buildings in South Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Dalbury Lees
