St Clement's Church, Horsley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Clement’s Church, Horsley |
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St Clement’s Church, Horsley
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| Location | Horsley, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Clement |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Horsley |
| Deanery | Heanor |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Clement's Church, Horsley is an old parish church located in Horsley, Derbyshire. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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History of St Clement's Church
St Clement's Church has a long history. It was first built way back in the 1300s. Imagine how many people have visited it since then!
Restoration and New Features
Over the years, the church has been looked after and improved. Between 1858 and 1860, the church was carefully fixed up. This work was done by a company called Kerry and Allen. The church officially re-opened its doors on September 11, 1860.
Later, in 1928, a beautiful carved oak reredos was added. A reredos is a decorative screen or panel behind the altar. Then, in 1935, new choir stalls were put in. These matched the style of the reredos.
Parish Connections
St Clement's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares a parish with a few other places.
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Denby
- Village Hall, Kilburn
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a special musical instrument. It is a large pipe organ. This organ was built in 1895 by a company called Nicholson and Lord. It has been making music in the church for over 125 years!
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Horsley, Derbyshire, and Horsley Woodhouse
