St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Cuthbert’s Church, Doveridge |
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St Cuthbert’s Church, Doveridge (photograph by Eirian Evans)
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| Location | Doveridge |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Cuthbert |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Doveridge |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge is an important old church in Doveridge, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is considered a very special building, known as a Grade I listed building. This means it has a lot of history and is protected.
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History of St Cuthbert's Church
This church is really old! It was first built way back in the late 1100s. Imagine all the things that have happened since then! The church has a tall tower at the west end, a main area called the nave with windows high up (clerestorey), side sections called aisles, and a chancel where the altar is. The church has been repaired and updated a few times, once in 1840 and again in 1869, to keep it in good condition.
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. St Cuthbert's Church is part of a larger group of churches in its area. It works together with these other churches:
- 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, you can find special memorials. These are like plaques or monuments that remember people who were important to the church or the local area. They often tell you a bit about the person and when they lived. Some of the people remembered here include:
- Katherine Wall (died 1713)
- Ralph Okeover (died 1487)
- William Davenport (died 1640)
- Arabella Cavendish (died 1739)
- Francis Cavendish (died 1650)
- Rev. John Fitzherbert (died 1785)
- Rev. Thomas Cavendish (died 1850), made by C Maile Sc of London
- Thomas Milward (died 1658)
The Church Organ
St Cuthbert's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This type of organ uses air blown through many pipes to make music. It was built by a company called Steele and Keay in 1867. You can find more detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you are interested in how it works!
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Doveridge
