St Bartholomew's Church, Elvaston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston |
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St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston
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| 52°53′34″N 1°23′46″W / 52.89278°N 1.39611°W | |
| Location | Elvaston, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Bartholomew |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Elvaston-cum-Thulston-cum-Ambaston |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Bartholomew's Church in Elvaston, Derbyshire, is a very old and special building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special protection status called Grade I listed. This means it is one of the most historically and architecturally important buildings in England.
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The Church's Long Story
This church has been around for a very long time. It first started being built in the 1200s! It was finally finished in 1474. A person named Walter Blount, 1st Baron Mountjoy helped pay for it.
In 1904, a part of the church called the chancel was made longer. This work was done by an architect named George Frederick Bodley. Some old tombs and memorials inside the church were moved. This helped people see the altar better.
The new chancel has no window at its east end. Instead, there is a large, beautifully carved screen called a reredos. It is made of white stone called clunch. This screen is full of detailed carvings of figures and scenes. Two new windows on the north and south walls help light up this area.
The floors in the sanctuary and chancel are made of black and white marble. The main part of the church, called the nave, has wooden floors. The side paths, called aisles, have floors of slate and white stone. The old plaster was taken off the walls. The ceilings and some walls were decorated with gold and blue. You can also see the letter "B" for St Bartholomew.
Churches in the Same Group
St Bartholomew's Church is part of a group of churches. They work together in a joint parish. These other churches are:
- All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent
- St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent
- St Andrew’s Church, Twyford
- St James’ Church, Swarkestone
- St James Church, Shardlow
- St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent
Special Memorials Inside
The church has many memorials. These are like special plaques or statues that remember people who have passed away. Some of the people remembered here include:
- Henry and Margaret Robinson (who passed away in 1829)
- Elizabeth, Countess of Harrington (who passed away in 1912)
- John Stanhope (who passed away in 1638)
- Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington (who passed away in 1829). His memorial was made by a famous artist named Antonio Canova.
- Leicester Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington (who passed away in 1862)
- Sydney Stanhope, 6th Earl of Harrington (who passed away in 1866)
- Lieutenant Talbot FitzRoy Eden Stanhope (1896 – 1915)
- Algernon Russell Gayleard Stanhope (1838 – 1847)
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ. This is a large musical instrument that makes sound using air through pipes. This organ was made in 1904 by Eustace Ingram. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Elvaston, Derbyshire
