St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Cuthbert’s Church, Doveridge
St Cuthbert’s Church, Doveridge (photograph by Eirian Evans)
Location	Doveridge
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Cuthbert
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade I listed
Administration
Parish	Doveridge
Deanery	Longford
Archdeaconry	Derby
Diocese	Diocese of Derby

St Cuthbert’s Church, Doveridge, a historic building.

St Cuthbert's Church in Doveridge is a very old and special church. It is located in a village called Doveridge in Derbyshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is so important that it is listed as a Grade I building. This means it has a lot of historical value!

History of St Cuthbert's Church

This church was built a very long time ago, in the late 1100s! That makes it over 800 years old. Imagine all the history it has seen. The church has a tall tower at the west end. It also has a main area called the nave with side sections called aisles. There is also a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar.

Over the years, the church has been repaired and updated. It was restored in 1840 and again in 1869. These restorations helped keep the old building strong and beautiful.

Church Community and Parish Status

St Cuthbert's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares a parish with several other churches nearby. A parish is like a local church community area.

• St John's Church, Alkmonton
• St Andrew's Church, Cubley
• St Giles’ Church, Marston Montgomery
• St Paul's Church, Scropton
• St Peter's Church, Somersal Herbert
• All Saints’ Church, Sudbury

Important Memorials Inside the Church

Inside St Cuthbert's Church, you can find special memorials. These are like tributes to people who lived a long time ago. They often include carved stones or plaques. These memorials help us remember important figures from the past.

Some of the people remembered here include:

• Katherine Wall (who passed away in 1713)
• Ralph Okeover (who passed away in 1487)
• William Davenport (who passed away in 1640)
• Arabella Cavendish (who passed away in 1739)
• Francis Cavendish (who passed away in 1650)
• Rev. John Fitzherbert (who passed away in 1785)
• Rev. Thomas Cavendish (who passed away in 1850), whose memorial was made by C Maile Sc of London
• Thomas Milward (who passed away in 1658)

The Church Organ

The church has a pipe organ that is also very old. It was built in 1867 by a company called Steele and Keay. Organs like this make music using air flowing through many pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps track of organs across the country.

See also

• Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
• Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
• Listed buildings in Doveridge