St Bartholomew's Church, Clay Cross facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew's Church, Clay Cross |
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St Bartholomew's Church, Clay Cross
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| 53°9′41.34″N 1°24′55.17″W / 53.1614833°N 1.4153250°W | |
| Location | Clay Cross |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | claycross.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Bartholomew |
| Consecrated | 25 January 1851 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens |
| Groundbreaking | 22 August 1849 |
| Construction cost | £2,400 (equivalent to £200,000 in 2021) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 450 people |
| Length | 78 feet (24 m) |
| Width | 43 feet (13 m) |
| Height | 125 feet (38 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Clay Cross |
| Deanery | Chesterfield |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Bartholomew's Church in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, is a special old church in England. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is protected because of its history and architecture. This church is part of the Church of England.
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Building History
The first stone for St Bartholomew's Church was put in place on August 14, 1849. This stone had a special message written on it in Latin. It said that the church was built by the people of North Wingfield, with help from others. It was dedicated to St Bartholomew, an important figure. Gladwin Turbutt, a local official, helped lay the stone.
Design and Construction
The church was designed by an architect named Henry Isaac Stevens. Two companies, Samuel Watts of Derby and Mr. Kirkland of Clay Cross, worked together to build it. The church was officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield on January 25, 1851.
The tall spire of the church was finished in 1856 by Mr. Watt of Ashover. A weather vane, which shows wind direction, was placed on top of the spire in May 1856. This was done by W.J. Mackarsie to celebrate the end of the Crimean War.
Later Additions
In 1859, a vestry was added to the church. A vestry is a room where clergy members prepare for services. This addition was designed by George Edmund Street. After the vestry was built, the main part of the church, called the chancel, was reopened by the bishop on March 20, 1859.
Inside the church, in the south aisle, there is a special stained-glass window. This window was made by a famous company called Morris & Co.. It remembers William Howe, who invented an important part for railway engines called link motion.
Church Organ
The church used to have a pipe organ made by Charles Lloyd & Co in 1894. It was later changed by T.C. Willcock and Co in 1953. You can find details about this old organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. Today, the church uses a modern electronic organ instead of the old pipe organ.
Church Bells
In 1937, a set of six bells was made for the church by a company called John Taylor & Co. These bells are used to ring out sounds for services and special events.
Local Parish Connections
St Bartholomew's Church is part of a larger group of churches in the area. It shares a joint parish with several other churches, including:
- St Lawrence's Church, North Wingfield
- St Barnabas' Church, Danesmoor
- St Mark's Church, Woolley Moor
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Pilsley
- St John's Church, Tupton
See also
- Listed buildings in Clay Cross
