St Hugh's Church, Foolow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Hugh’s Church, Foolow |
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St Hugh’s Church, Foolow
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| 53°17′16.18″N 1°42′53.83″W / 53.2878278°N 1.7149528°W | |
| Location | Foolow |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Hugh |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 15 August 1888 |
| Completed | 17 November 1888 |
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| Parish | Foolow |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Hugh's Church, Foolow is a special old church in the village of Foolow, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical place. It belongs to the Church of England.
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History of St Hugh's Church
When Was the Church Built?
St Hugh's Church first opened its doors on November 17, 1888. The Chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is, was added soon after, on December 17 of the same year. The front entrance area, called the vestibule, was built a bit later.
Church Connections
What Parishes Does It Belong To?
St Hugh's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. The other churches in this group are:
The Church Organ
About the Pipe Organ
Inside St Hugh's Church, there is a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called the Positive Organ Company. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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