All Saints' Church, Ashover facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Ashover |
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All Saints’ Church, Ashover
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| 53°09′51.29″N 1°28′48.16″W / 53.1642472°N 1.4800444°W | |
| Location | Ashover |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | Church website |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 128 feet (39 m) |
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| Parish | Ashover |
| Deanery | Chesterfield |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
All Saints' Church in Ashover is a very old and important church. It's located in Ashover, Derbyshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England and is a 'Grade I listed' building. This means it's considered a really special historical place!
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History of the Church
The church has been around for a very long time! Its front entrance, called the porch, was built way back in 1275. The northern side of the church, known as the north aisle, was added in the mid-1300s. Most of the rest of the church was built between 1350 and 1419. A person named Thomas Babington helped build these parts.
Church Renovations
In 1886, the church got a big makeover! A company from Nottingham, Wans and Jolley, did the work. They took out a balcony on the west side. They also opened up the bell tower area and the arch leading to it. Old plaster was removed from the columns, arches, and walls. The north door was also made more open.
Another big renovation happened in 1903. This time, Percy Heylyn Currey from Derby led the project. The old seats were replaced with new oak pews. These new pews were carved by G and W Eastwood. The floor was also redone with maple wood blocks. The heating system was fixed up too. Stone paths in the aisles were made level with the rest of the floor. A large decorative screen, called a reredos, was moved from the east end and a smaller one was put in its place. The church was reopened on 11 September 1903.
Church Organ and Music
The first organ was put into the church in 1886. It was made by Abbott of Leeds. This organ cost £250 at the time, but it is no longer there today.
Past Organists
- George Henry Sadler worked around 1888.
- John Goddard Barker was the organist from 1892 to 1895. He had previously been an organist at All Saints' Church, Matlock Bank. After Ashover, he became the organist at St Oswald's Church in Fulford, North Yorkshire.
- Frederic J. Staten played the organ from 1899 to 1909.
- Bertram Hopkinson was the organist from 1910 until about 1950.
Church Parish Status
All Saints' Church is part of a group of churches. It shares a parish with:
- Holy Trinity Church, Brackenfield
- Christ Church, Wessington
More Information
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Ashover
