All Saints' Church, Mugginton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Mugginton |
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All Saints' Church, Mugginton
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| 52°58′57″N 1°34′46″W / 52.98250°N 1.57944°W | |
| Location | Mugginton, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Mugginton and Kedleston |
| Deanery | Duffield |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints’ Church, Mugginton is a very old and important church. It is located in a village called Weston Underwood, Derbyshire, in England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is so special that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is one of the most important historic buildings in the country!
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
The All Saints’ Church is really old. It was first built around the 11th century, which is about 900 years ago! The church has a tall tower on the west side. It also has a main area called the nave, with a side section (south aisle) and a porch. There is also a special area for the altar, called the chancel.
Renovations and Repairs
The church has been carefully looked after over the years. In 1894, some important work was done to restore it. During this time, an arch between the bell tower (belfry) and the main church area was opened up.
More repairs happened in 1925. The tower and the west end of the church were fixed. This involved filling cracks and making the stone stronger.
Important People: Memorials in the Church
Inside the church, you can find special plaques or stones called memorials. These remember important people who lived in the area a long time ago. They help us learn about the church's past and the families connected to it.
Here are some of the people remembered with memorials:
- Nicolas Kniveton (who passed away in 1500)
- Joanna Knifeton (who passed away in 1475)
- Samuel Webster (who passed away in 1759)
- Samuel Pole (who passed away in 1758)
- William Bateman (who passed away in 1821)
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful pipe organ. This type of organ makes music using air blown through many pipes. It was built by a company called Peter Conacher. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
See Also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Weston Underwood, Derbyshire
