St Giles' Church, Longstone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Giles’ Church, Longstone |
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St Giles’ Church, Longstone (photograph by Bob Abell)
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| 53°14′34.26″N 1°42′3.66″W / 53.2428500°N 1.7010167°W | |
| Location | Great Longstone |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Giles |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Longstone St Giles |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Giles’ Church, also known as St Giles' Church, Great Longstone, is a special old church in Great Longstone, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is a building of exceptional historical interest.
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A Look Back at St Giles’ Church History
This church is very old! It was first built in the 1200s. Over the years, more parts were added in the 1300s and 1500s.
Big Changes in the 1800s
Between 1872 and 1873, the church got a big makeover. A famous architect named Richard Norman Shaw led this work. He made sure to use as many of the original materials as possible. This helped keep the church's old charm.
During this restoration, the floors inside were changed. New, comfy oak seats were put in for everyone. Special seats for the choir were added in the chancel, which is the area near the altar. A low stone screen was also built between the chancel and the main part of the church, called the nave.
A new room for the priest (vestry) and a space for the organ were also created. The company Joseph Brown and Co. did the building work. Beautiful stained glass windows were designed by Richard Norman Shaw himself. They were made by a company called Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
The church also got new bells from Taylor of Loughborough. A new clock for the tower was made by Smiths of Derby. The church was ready and reopened on September 22, 1873.
St Giles’ Church Today: Part of a Bigger Family
St Giles’ Church is not alone! It is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish.
- All Saints' Church, Curbar
- St Martin's Church, Stoney Middleton
- The Good Shepherd Church, Wardlow
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a pipe organ. It was made by Chappell and Co. in 1873, the same year the church reopened after its big restoration. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you are interested in how it works!
More to Explore
If you like learning about old buildings, you might also be interested in:
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Great Longstone
