Christ Church, Chesterfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Chesterfield |
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Christ Church, Chesterfield
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| 53°14′46.14″N 1°25′31.17″W / 53.2461500°N 1.4253250°W | |
| Location | Chesterfield |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | holytrinityandchristchurch.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | Christ Church |
| Consecrated | 20 September 1870 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Samuel Rollinson |
| Groundbreaking | 5 September 1869 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 58 feet (18 m) |
| Width | 21 feet (6.4 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Chesterfield Holy Trinity and Christ Church |
| Deanery | Chesterfield |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
Christ Church, Chesterfield is a special church in the town of Chesterfield, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church has a rich history and beautiful architecture.
A Look Back in Time
The story of Christ Church began a long time ago. Its first stone, called the foundation stone, was carefully placed on 5 September 1869. This important event was led by the Revd. Thomas Hill. He was an Archdeacon in Derby.
The church was designed by an architect named Samuel Rollinson. It was finished and officially opened on 20 September 1870. The Bishop of Lichfield led the special opening ceremony.
A newspaper from that time, The Derbyshire Times, described the new church. It said the church was a simple rectangle shape. It was about 58 feet (17.7 meters) long and 21 feet (6.4 meters) wide. It had a rounded east end. There was a small porch on the south side. A room for the clergy, called a vestry, was on the north side. A bell tower was on the western roof.
The inside of the church had an open timber roof. The seats, pulpit, and reading desk were all made of stained wood. The church had many windows. They were made with special tinted glass. The building was also kept warm with a hot water system.
The total cost to build the church was about £700. This was a lot of money back then! The land for the church was a gift from J. Robinson, Esq.
Today, Christ Church shares a parish with Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield. This means they work together as one church community.
The Church Organ
Christ Church used to have a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was probably built by a company called Brindley and Foster in the 1870s. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
