St Bartholomew's Church, Butterton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew’s Church, Butterton |
|
|---|---|
St Bartholomew’s Church, Butterton
|
|
| 53°06′22.89″N 1°53′15.48″W / 53.1063583°N 1.8876333°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 076 566 |
| Location | Butterton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ewan Christian |
| Groundbreaking | 1871 |
| Completed | 1873 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Butterton |
| Deanery | Alstonfield |
| Archdeaconry | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
St Bartholomew's Church, Butterton is a historic church located in the village of Butterton, England. It is part of the Church of England and is recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important building that needs to be protected because of its special history and architecture.
History of St Bartholomew's Church
St Bartholomew's Church was rebuilt in 1871. It was designed by a famous architect named Ewan Christian. The church stands on the same spot where an even older church used to be.
The church has a tall tower with two bells. In 1879, a spire was added to the tower. This spire is very noticeable in the local area. It is also one of the newest spires in the beautiful Peak District.
Inside the church, you can find a special plaque. It remembers three brave men: Joseph Wood, Rowland Cantrill, and William Hambleton. In 1842, they tried to rescue Joseph Shenton from an old, unused mine shaft.
The Church Organ
St Bartholomew's Church has a beautiful organ. It was first built in 1846 by a company called William Hill & Sons.
You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. Its historical importance has been officially recognized. It received an Historic Organ Certificate from the British Institute of Organ Studies.
See also
- Listed buildings in Butterton
