All Saints' Church, Mackworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Mackworth |
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The church in 2003
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| Location | Mackworth |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Mackworth |
| Deanery | Duffield |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints’ Church, Mackworth is a very old and special church located in Mackworth, Derbyshire, England. It is a parish church for the local community and belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special protected status called Grade I listed. This means it's recognized for its amazing history and beautiful design.
History
This church was first built a very long time ago, in the 1300s. Imagine how many people have visited it over the centuries! The church was fixed up and reopened on Thursday, November 13, 1851. The Bishop of Lichfield led the special ceremony.
Over the years, new parts were added to make the church even more beautiful.
- In 1878, a special screen behind the altar, called a reredos, was added. It was designed by James K Colling from London.
- In 1896, the pulpit was put in. This is a raised platform where the preacher stands. It's made from beautiful Derbyshire alabaster and green Irish marble.
- A lectern was made in 1903 by Charles Lomas of Derby. This is a stand where the Bible or other books are read from during services.
- The church also had a pipe organ, which is a large musical instrument. It was built in 1870 by Lloyd and Dudgeon of Nottingham.
Sadly, on December 3, 2020, a big fire happened inside the church. The fire caused a lot of damage, and the pipe organ was destroyed. Investigators found that the fire was started on purpose. The good news is that there are plans to fix up the church using money from insurance, so it can be beautiful again.
Memorials
Inside the church, you can find special memorials that remember people from the past. These are like tributes to important members of the community.
- Edward Mundy, who passed away in 1607.
- Richard French, who passed away in 1801. His memorial was made by Hall of Derby.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Mackworth, Amber Valley
