St Bartholomew's Church, Butterton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew’s Church, Butterton |
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St Bartholomew’s Church, Butterton
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| 53°06′22.89″N 1°53′15.48″W / 53.1063583°N 1.8876333°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 07593 56580 |
| Location | Butterton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ewan Christian |
| Groundbreaking | 1871 |
| Completed | 1873 |
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| Parish | Butterton |
| Deanery | Alstonfield |
| Archdeaconry | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
St Bartholomew's Church in Butterton is a special building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical site.
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History of St Bartholomew's Church
St Bartholomew's Church was rebuilt in 1871. An architect named Ewan Christian helped design the new church. It stands where an older church used to be. The church has a tall tower with two bells inside.
The Church Spire
A tall, pointed roof part called a spire was added to the church in 1879. This spire is very noticeable in the area. It is one of the newest spires you can see in the Peak District.
A Special Memorial
Inside the church, there is a plaque that remembers three brave men. Their names were Joseph Wood, Rowland Cantrill, and William Hambleton. They sadly died in 1842 while trying to save Joseph Shenton from an old, unused mine shaft.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful organ. It was first built in 1846 by a company called William Hill. This organ is very old and important. Its historical value has been officially recognized. It received an Historic Organ Certificate from the British Institute of Organ Studies.
See also
- Listed buildings in Butterton
