St Chad's Church, Longford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Chad’s Church, Longford |
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St Chad’s Church, Longford
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| 52°56′36.47″N 1°40′53.42″W / 52.9434639°N 1.6815056°W | |
| Location | Longford, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Chad |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Longford |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
St Chad's Church, Longford is a very old and important church in Longford, Derbyshire, England. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a special building because of its history and architecture. It's known as a "Grade I listed" building, which means it's one of the most important historic places in the country.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old is the Church?
St Chad's Church is really old! It was first built way back in the 1100s. That's the 12th century! Over the years, people added more parts to it. These additions happened in the 1300s, 1400s, and 1500s.
The tall tower you see was built in the 1400s. It has strong supports called buttresses that go almost all the way up to the top. These help the tower stand strong.
Who Owned the Church?
Long ago, the right to choose the priest for St Chad's Church belonged to the Earl of Leicester. This was like a special gift or privilege. Later, when Arthur Manners bought Longford Hall, this right was passed on to him.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a beautiful pipe organ. It has two keyboards and 17 different sounds, called "stops." This organ was put in by a company called I Abbott in 1874. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a big list of organs across the country.
Churches in the Same Parish
St Chad's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with several other churches in the area. They share resources and often have the same priest.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton
- All Saints' Church, Dalbury
- Christ Church, Long Lane
- St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
- St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
- All Saints’ Church, Trusley
More to Explore
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Longford, Derbyshire
