Belper Congregational Church facts for kids
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Belper Congregational Church
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 Belper Congregational Church
Location in Derbyshire
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| 53°01′32.7″N 1°28′48″W / 53.025750°N 1.48000°W | |
| Location | Belper, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Congregational |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | George Woodhouse |
| Style | French Gothic |
| Completed | 13 November 1872 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 84 feet (26 m) |
| Width | 40 feet (12 m) |
| Height | 40 feet (12 m) |
| Spire height | 120 feet (37 m) |
Belper Congregational Church is a historic building located on Green Lane in Belper, Derbyshire. It used to be a church for a group called Congregationalists. Today, it's a special building because it's listed as a Grade II listed building, which means it's important and protected.
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History of the Church
The Belper Congregational Church building you see today was built to replace an older church from 1790. The first church became too small for everyone who wanted to attend.
Building the New Church
The new church was designed by an architect named George Woodhouse from Bolton. A builder named Mr. Cash from Duffield constructed it. The church had a main area called a nave, with an entrance and stairs. At the east end, there was a chancel where the organ and choir were located. Small rooms called vestries were on each side of the chancel.
There was a gallery at the west end, and the church was designed so more galleries could be added later if needed. A tall tower stood at the southwest corner, topped with a spire and a metal decoration. The walls were made of stone from local quarries. The church could seat about 550 people.
Opening and Changes
The total cost to build this church was around £4,000 in 1872. This would be worth a lot more money today! The church officially opened its doors on 13 November 1872.
Later, in 1899, the church was made bigger to include a schoolroom. This allowed them to have more space for activities and learning.
From Church to Homes
In the 1980s, the church building was no longer needed by the congregation. The church members moved into a new, smaller building located behind the old one. In the late 20th century, the beautiful 1872 church building was changed and converted into homes.
See also
- Listed buildings in Belper
