St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell |
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St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell
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| 53°19′35″N 01°44′20″W / 53.32639°N 1.73889°W | |
| Location | Bradwell, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Barnabas |
| Consecrated | 22 October 1868 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | C C Townsend |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 144 feet (44 m) |
| Width | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Nave width | 27 feet (8.2 m) |
| Height | 88 feet (27 m) |
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| Parish | Bradwell |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Barnabas' Church in Bradwell, Derbyshire is a special old church in England. It's so important that it's listed as a Grade II building. This means it's protected because of its history and beauty. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England.
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History of St Barnabas' Church
A talented architect named C. C. Townsend designed St Barnabas' Church. Building work began in 1867. The church was officially opened on October 22, 1868, by Bishop Trower.
A man named Samuel Fox helped pay for the church. He was famous for inventing the "Paragon" umbrella frame. He gave £100 towards the building costs.
Building the Tower and Spire
The foundation for the church's tower was laid on August 3, 1888. A company called Naylor and Tait from Derby designed the tower. Alfred Hill of Tideswell was given the job to build it. The tower and its clock were finished and opened on July 15, 1889. The tall, pointed top part of the church, called the spire, was completed in 1891.
Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Brindley and Foster. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Other Churches in the Parish
St Barnabas' Church is part of a group of churches called a joint parish. It works together with two other churches:
- St Edmund’s Church, Castleton
- St Peter's Church, Hope
