All Saints' Church, Steetley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Steetley |
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All Saints' Church, Steetley (photograph by Richard Croft)
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| Location | Whitwell, Derbyshire |
| 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 | Whitwell |
| Deanery | Bolsover and Staveley |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints' Church, Steetley is a very old and special church in Whitwell, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is known as a "Grade I listed" building. This means it is considered very important and protected because of its long history and beautiful design.
A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
This church was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! Some parts of it were added later, in the 13th century.
For many years, starting from the 16th century, the church didn't have a roof. Imagine a church without a roof! It stayed like that until 1879. Then, a person named Revd. G. E. Mason started to fix it. The church was fully restored between 1879 and 1880 by a famous architect named John Loughborough Pearson.
What is a Parish?
All Saints' Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its local church area with another church.
The Church Organ
For many years, the church had a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was put in by a company called Cousins in 1973. You could find details about it on the National Pipe Organ Register. However, that pipe organ has now been replaced. The church now uses a modern electronic organ instead.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Whitwell, Derbyshire
