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 very old and important church in Great Longstone, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status, which means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
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History of St Giles' Church
The main parts of St Giles' Church were built way back in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Over time, new sections were added in the 14th and 16th centuries. Imagine how many people have visited this church throughout history!
Restoration Work in the 1870s
Between 1872 and 1873, the church got a big makeover. A famous architect named Richard Norman Shaw led this work. He was very careful to keep as much of the original church as possible. They reused many of the old materials.
The floors inside the church were changed to new levels. They also added new, open oak seats for everyone. In the chancel, which is the area near the altar, new choir stalls were put in. A simple stone screen was built to separate the chancel from the main part of the church, called the nave.
New Additions and Features
During this restoration, a new room for the church's clergy, called a vestry, was added. They also built a special room for the organ. The company Joseph Brown and Co. did all the building work.
The beautiful stained glass windows were designed by Richard Norman Shaw himself. They were made by a company called Heaton, Butler and Bayne. The church bells were made by Taylor of Loughborough. The tower clock, which tells the time, was made by Smiths of Derby. The church was ready and reopened on September 22, 1873.
Working Together with Other Churches
St Giles' Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. It includes:
- All Saints' Church, Curbar
- St Martin's Church, Stoney Middleton
- The Good Shepherd Church, Wardlow
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was made by Chappell and Co. in 1873. This organ is a musical instrument that uses air blown through pipes to make sound. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Great Longstone
