St Anne's Church, Over Haddon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Anne’s Church, Over Haddon |
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St Anne’s Church, Over Haddon
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| 53°11′37.53″N 1°41′47.65″W / 53.1937583°N 1.6965694°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 20356 66371 |
| Location | Over Haddon, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Anne |
| Consecrated | 26 July 1880 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | H Cockbain |
| Groundbreaking | 26 June 1879 |
| Completed | 26 July 1880 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Over Haddon |
| Deanery | Bakewell & Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Anne's Church, Over Haddon is a beautiful old church located in the village of Over Haddon, Derbyshire, in England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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Building the Church
St Anne's Church was built a long time ago, between 1879 and 1880. The person who designed it was an architect named H Cockbain. He was from a place called Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Laying the Foundation Stone
The very first stone of the church, called the foundation stone, was put in place on June 26, 1879. A young woman named Miss M. Nesfield helped with this important step. Her father, R.W.M. Nesfield, lived nearby at Castle Hill, Bakewell.
Who Built It?
The actual building work was done by companies called Messrs. J.R. and A. Hill. They were from towns called Tideswell and Litton. The church was made using strong stone from Ricklow Dale. The windows, doors, and arches were crafted from a special type of stone called freestone, found in Sheldon Moor.
Inside the Church
Inside, the floors of the main area (the nave), the side path (aisle), and the entrance (porch) were covered with tiles from a company called Maw's. The front part of the church (chancel) and the area for baptisms (baptistry) had shiny floors made of polished marble mosaic. The steps were made of a stone called Bardilla.
Special Details
The church bell was made by a famous company called Mears and Stainbank. The wooden benches where people sit were made by J. Heywood in Manchester. A craftsman named Mr. Ash from Buxton did all the detailed stone carving. Even the fancy iron gates at the entrance were specially made by Messrs Thomason.
When the Church Opened
The church was officially opened and blessed, or "consecrated," on July 26, 1880. This special ceremony was led by the Bishop of Lichfield.
Church Community
St Anne's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This is called a joint parish.
Churches in the Joint Parish
The churches in this joint parish are:
- All Saints’ Church, Bakewell
- Holy Trinity Church, Ashford-in-the-Water
- St Katherine's Church, Rowsley
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Sheldon
The Church Organ
An organ was added to St Anne's Church in 1988. It was installed by the Johnson Organ Company. You can find out more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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