St Andrew's Church, Twyford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew’s Church, Twyford |
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St Andrew’s Church, Twyford
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| 52°51′12.12″N 1°30′55.43″W / 52.8533667°N 1.5153972°W | |
| Location | Twyford, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Andrew |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Barrow-on-Trent with Twyford |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Andrew’s Church, Twyford is a very old church in Twyford, Derbyshire. It is a special building because it is listed as Grade I, which means it is very important historically and architecturally. It is part of the Church of England.
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History of St Andrew's Church
This church has a long and interesting past. It was first built way back in the 12th century, which means it is over 800 years old!
Changes Over the Centuries
In the early 1700s, the church was repaired and updated. Later, in 1821, the church tower needed fixing after it was hit by lightning.
The 1910 Fire
A big event happened on November 27, 1910. There was a fire that sadly destroyed the church's organ and many of the wooden seats, called pews. The church was then restored the very next year.
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. St Andrew's Church is part of a larger group of churches that work together.
Churches in the Joint Parish
St Andrew's Church shares its parish with several other churches nearby. These include:
- All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent
- St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent
- St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston
- St James’ Church, Swarkestone
- St James Church, Shardlow
- St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent
Important Memorials
Inside the church, you can find special plaques and stones that remember people from the past. These are called memorials.
People Remembered
The church has memorials for:
- George Harpur, who passed away in 1658.
- Anna Harpur, who passed away in 1688.
The Church Organ
St Andrew's Church has an organ, which is a musical instrument often found in churches. It helps lead the singing during services.
More to Explore
If you want to learn more about important buildings in the area, you can check out these links:
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Twyford and Stenson
