Christ Church, Long Lane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Long Lane |
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| 52°56′20.7″N 1°37′35.3″W / 52.939083°N 1.626472°W | |
| Location | Long Lane, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Christ Church |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Robert Evans |
| Completed | 1859 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Long Lane |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
Christ Church, Long Lane is a special church in Long Lane, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical place. The church belongs to the Church of England.
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History
Building the Church
Christ Church was built a long time ago, in 1859. A builder named William Evans worked on it. The church was designed by an architect named Robert Evans. On October 8, 1859, the Bishop of Lichfield officially opened the church for worship.
Later Additions
More parts were added to the church later. In 1874, a tower and a vestry were built. A vestry is a room in a church where clergy prepare for services.
Organ
The Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a person named I Abbott. Organs are large instruments that make sound using pipes.
Parish Status
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. Sometimes, several churches work together in a "joint parish." This helps them share resources and support each other.
Churches in the Joint Parish
Christ Church, Long Lane is part of a joint parish with several other churches. These churches include:
