All Saints' Church, Brailsford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Brailsford |
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All Saints’ Church, Brailsford (photograph by Clive Woolliscroft)
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| 52°58′6.62″N 1°38′12.49″W / 52.9685056°N 1.6368028°W | |
| Location | Brailsford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Brailsford |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints’ Church in Brailsford, Derbyshire, is a very old and important church. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it is considered a building of special historical interest. This church belongs to the Church of England.
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History of the Church Building
This church was built a very long time ago, starting in the 12th century (the 1100s). It has a tall tower on the west side, a main hall called the nave with an extra section (south aisle), a special area for the altar (chancel), and a small room on the north side (vestry).
Restoration Work in the 1880s
The church was fixed up and made new again between 1882 and 1883. During this time, some upper seating areas called galleries were taken out. The walls and pillars were cleaned, removing old plaster and paint. Mr. Walker from Ashbourne carefully cleaned and fixed the stone around the doors and windows. The old seats (pews) were replaced with new, strong oak benches. The floor of the main hall was relaid with oak blocks, and the chancel floor was covered with beautiful Minton encaustic tiles.
Church Community and Parishes
All Saints’ Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish.
Churches in the Joint Parish
The churches in this joint parish are:
- St James' Church, Edlaston
- St Martin's Church, Osmaston
- St Michael's Church, Shirley
- Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley
Special Memorials Inside the Church
The church has several memorials that remember people who lived long ago. These memorials often include special carvings or plaques.
Notable Memorials and Their Creators
Some of the memorials in the church include:
- Edward Cox (who passed away in 1846), made by Hall of Derby.
- Annie Mosse (who passed away in 1868), also by Hall of Derby.
- Mary Horsfall (who passed away in 1862), by Hall of Derby.
- Thomas Cox (who passed away in 1842), by Hall of Derby.
- John Boden (who passed away in 1840), by Hall of Derby.
- Anna Palmer (who passed away in 1840), by Hall of Derby.
- William Cox (who passed away in 1900), made by Lomas of Derby.
- Roger Cox (who passed away in 1843) and Francis Cox (who passed away in 1853), made by J B Robinson of Derby.
- Dorothy Draper (who passed away in 1683).
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was built by a company called Harrison and Harrison. This organ was installed in 1914. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The tower of All Saints’ Church holds a set of six bells. These bells have been added at different times throughout history.
Details of the Bells
- Three of the bells (numbers 3, 4, and 5) were made in 1717 by Abraham I Rudhall.
- The largest bell (called the tenor) and bell number 2 were made in 1816 by William Dobson.
- The smallest bell (called the treble) is the newest, made in 1956 by John Taylor & Co.
More Information
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Brailsford
