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 Foolow, Derbyshire, England. It's part of the Church of England and is so important that it's listed as a 'Grade II listed building'. This means it's protected for its history and beauty.
Discovering St Hugh's Church History
This church first opened its doors on November 17, 1888. Just a month later, on December 17, a part called the 'Chancel' was added. Later on, the front entrance area, known as the 'vestibule', was also built.
What is a Church Parish?
St Hugh's Church is part of a group of churches called a 'joint parish'. This means it works closely with two other churches nearby:
- St. Anne's Church, Baslow
- St Lawrence's Church, Eyam
The Church Organ
Inside the church, you'll find a beautiful pipe organ. It was made by a company called the Positive Organ Company. If you're interested in all the details about this organ, you can find them on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Foolow
