Holy Cross Church, Morton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Cross Church, Morton |
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Holy Cross Church, Morton
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| 53°8′12.07″N 1°23′34.02″W / 53.1366861°N 1.3927833°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 40725 60115 |
| Location | Morton, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Cross |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Chambers Hine |
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| Parish | Morton |
| Deanery | Alfreton |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
Holy Cross Church in Morton, Derbyshire, is a special old church. It's part of the Church of England and is a 'Grade II listed' building. This means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.
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History of Holy Cross Church
When the Church Was Built
This church is very old! It was first built around the late 1200s. Imagine how many years that is!
Big Changes in the 1800s
In 1850, the church got a big makeover. A builder named C. Lindley from Mansfield worked on it. The new design came from a famous architect, Thomas Chambers Hine. The church looked new again and opened its doors on January 1, 1851.
Church Community and Parish Status
Holy Cross Church is part of a 'joint parish'. This means it shares its church community with two other churches nearby. These are St Peter's Church, Stonebroom and St Leonard's Church, Shirland. They all work together to serve the local area.
The Church Organ
Early Organs
In 1851, the church got a special musical instrument called a barrel organ. It was made by Flight and Robson. A barrel organ plays music automatically, like a giant music box.
A New Pipe Organ
However, in 1864, the barrel organ was sold. The church then bought a new pipe organ made by Brindley. A pipe organ is a much larger instrument. It has many pipes that make different sounds when air is pushed through them. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The tower of Holy Cross Church holds a set of six bells. These bells are rung together to make music. The largest bell, called the tenor, is very old. It dates all the way back to around the year 1500!
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- Grade II* listed buildings in North East Derbyshire
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