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All Saints’ Church, Turnditch
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All Saints’ Church, Turnditch
53°00′56.89″N 1°33′39.53″W / 53.0158028°N 1.5609806°W / 53.0158028; -1.5609806
Location Turnditch, Derbyshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication All Saints
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Administration
Parish Turnditch
Deanery Duffield
Archdeaconry Derby
Diocese Derby
Province Canterbury

All Saints' Church in Turnditch, Derbyshire, is a very special old church. It's part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a "Grade II listed" status. This means it's a historic building that needs to be protected.

The Church's History

This church has a long and interesting history! If you look closely, you can see the year 1630 carved above the south door. Many people believe this is the year the church was first finished.

Later, between 1882 and 1884, a new part was added to the church. This new section is called the "chancel." It was designed by architects named Giles and Brookhouse from Derby. On May 22, 1884, the new chancel was officially blessed in a special ceremony by a bishop.

All Saints' Church Community

All Saints' Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares a church community with other churches nearby. It works together with St Faith's Mission Church in Belper. It also partners with Christ Church, Belper. They all serve the same local area and community.

The Church Organ

All Saints' Church has a beautiful organ that makes music during services. This organ was bought in 1891 from a company called Bevington and Sons in London. It was first played on April 11, 1891. If you're interested in how the organ works, you can find details about it on the National Pipe Organ Register.

See Also

  • Listed buildings in Turnditch
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