St Edmund's Church, Castleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Edmund's Church, Castleton |
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St Edmund’s Church, Castleton
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| 53°20′34.07″N 1°46′32.69″W / 53.3427972°N 1.7757472°W | |
| Location | Castleton, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Edmund the Martyr |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Castleton |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Edmund's Church is a historic church located in Castleton, Derbyshire, in England. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This special building is listed as Grade II* listed, which means it's a very important historical site that needs to be protected.
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Discovering St Edmund's Church History
St Edmund's Church has a long and interesting past, dating back to the 12th century. This means parts of the church are over 800 years old! Some sections of the building were added later, around the 14th century.
Changes Over the Years
The church has seen many changes throughout its history. In 1831, some major work was done. A new south porch was built, which is like an entrance area. At the same time, the aisles (the side parts of the church where people walk) were removed. Later, in 1886, the church was restored by a company called Hill Brothers of Tideswell, making sure it stayed in good condition.
The Church Bells of Castleton
The tower of St Edmund's Church holds a set of eight bells. These bells are used to ring out music for the village. Six of the heaviest bells were made in 1802, and two smaller ones were added in 1812. All of them were made by a bell founder named James II Harrison.
What's really interesting about these bells is how light they are for their size. The heaviest bells weigh about 11 hundredweight (which is about 550 kilograms or 1,232 pounds). Modern bells that play the same musical note (E-flat) usually weigh much more, around 20 hundredweight (about 1,000 kilograms or 2,240 pounds). This makes the bells at St Edmund's quite unique!
Who Are the Vicars of Castleton?
A vicar is a type of priest who leads a church parish. St Edmund's Church has had many vicars over the centuries. Here is a list of some of the people who have served the church and its community:
- 1216 William de Furnell
- 1242 Ade de Eston
- 1285 Ralph Hering
- 1307 William de Easheton
- 1323 Walter
- 1362 Thomas de la Peke
- 1372 William de Ruley
- 1385 Adam de Barowe
- 1388 W. Dryden
- 1412 William Hall
- 1432 Thomas Gardiner
- 1433 Giles Claybrook
- 1456 William Taylear
- 1473 William Gardner
- 1536 Edmund Goldsmythe
- 1547 John Wimsley
- 1555 Hugh Eyre
- 1579 Thomas Savage
- 1591 Thomas Furness
- 1626 Ralph Cantrell
- 1627 Isaac Ambrose
- 1631 Lawrence Castle
- 1644 Samuel Cryer
- 1697 Thomas Roe
- 1723 Edward Bagshaw
- 1769 John Mushchamp Dover
- 1775 Francis Herbert Hume
- 1780 Frederick Farran
- 1817 Charles Cecil Bates
- 1853 Hugh Ford Bacon
- 1871 Alfred Staff Prior
- 1879 Henry Smith Warleigh
- 1892 Robert Jocelyn Charles Orde
- 1904 John Hoult Brooksbank
- 1910 Edmund Wasteneys Hobson
- 1935 William J. Ebsworth Jones
- 1950 Joseph William Haydock
- 1957 Herbert William Meakin
- 1963 Frank Eric Mason
- 1964 William Glyndwr John
- 1969 Christopher Michael Roberts
- 1975 Michael Francis Collier
- 1998 Peter John Bowles
- 2005 Ian Andrew Davis
Parish Connections
St Edmund's Church is part of a larger group of churches, forming a joint parish. This means it works closely with other churches in the area. These include:
The Church Organ
Inside the church, you can find a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Brindley and Foster. It's a complex musical instrument that creates amazing sounds during church services. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
The church is also home to some stunning stained glass windows. These windows tell stories and add beautiful colours to the inside of the building when sunlight shines through them.
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This window shows Dorcas and King Edmund. It was made by Hincks and Burnell in 1937.
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This is the East window, which was put in place to remember Charles Cecil Bates.
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This window features the important ideas of Faith, Hope, and Charity.
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This window remembers Ivanita Teresa Marples and was created by Charles Eamer Kempe.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in High Peak
- Listed buildings in Castleton, Derbyshire
