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 | |
| Location | Morton, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| 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, Morton is a special old church in Morton, Derbyshire. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is a "Grade II listed" building. This means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected because of its special history and architecture.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
This church first started being built a very long time ago, in the late 1200s. But it wasn't always like it is today! In 1850, a lot of the church was rebuilt. A builder named C. Lindley from Mansfield did the work. The new design was created by an architect named Thomas Chambers Hine. The church officially opened again on January 1, 1851.
What is a Parish?
A "parish" is like a local area that a church serves. Holy Cross Church is part of a joint parish with two other churches. This means they all work together.
Churches in the Joint Parish
The Church Organ
An organ is a large musical instrument often found in churches. In 1851, Holy Cross Church got its first organ, which was a "barrel organ" made by Flight and Robson. A barrel organ plays music automatically using a turning barrel.
However, in 1864, this barrel organ was sold. A new, bigger pipe organ was installed instead. This new organ was made by a company called Brindley. You can find details about this organ on a special list called the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The church tower has a set of six bells. These bells are rung together to make music. The oldest bell in the tower is very old, dating back to around the year 1500!
