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 | |
| 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 Grade II listed parish church. This means it is a special building protected for its history and architecture. It belongs to the Church of England and is located in the village of Over Haddon, Derbyshire.
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Building the Church: A Look at Its History
This church was built a long time ago, between 1879 and 1880. The person who designed it was an architect named H Cockbain from Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Laying the Foundation Stone
The very first stone of the church was placed on 26 June 1879. This important moment was done by Miss M. Nesfield. Her father, R.W.M. Nesfield, lived nearby at Castle Hill, Bakewell.
Who Built It?
The main builders for the church were Messrs. J.R. and A. Hill. They were from the towns of Tideswell and Litton.
Materials Used
The church was built using strong stone from a place called Ricklow Dale. The windows, doors, and arches were made from carefully shaped freestone from Sheldon Moor.
Inside, the floors in the main part of the church (the nave), the side aisle, and the entrance porch were covered with special tiles from Maw's. The floor in the chancel (the area near the altar) and the baptistry (where baptisms happen) had shiny polished marble mosaic tiles. The steps were made of Bardilla stone.
Special Features
The church bell was made by a company called Mears and Stainbank. The wooden benches where people sit were crafted by J. Heywood from Manchester. A person named Mr. Ash from Buxton did the detailed stone carving. Even the fancy wrought iron gates at the entrance were made by a company called Messrs Thomason.
When Was It Ready?
The church was officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield on 26 July 1880. This event is called a consecration.
About the Parish
St Anne's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish.
- 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
A musical organ was put into the church in 1988. It was installed by the Johnson Organ Company. If you are interested in organs, you can find more details about this one on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Over Haddon
