St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James the Apostle’s Church, Bonsall |
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St James the Apostle’s Church, Bonsall
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| 53°7′12.24″N 1°35′1.78″W / 53.1200667°N 1.5838278°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 27987 58133 |
| Location | Bonsall, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St James the Apostle |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Bonsall |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St James the Apostle's Church in Bonsall, Derbyshire, is a very old and important church. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a special historical building. This means it has a "Grade II* listed" status, showing how important it is to history.
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History of the Church Building
This church was built a long, long time ago, in the 1200s! Over the years, parts of the church, like the chancel (the area near the altar) and the tower, became separated by wooden screens and extra seating areas called galleries.
Restoration Work in the 1860s
Between 1862 and 1863, the church got a big makeover. A famous architect named Ewan Christian led this work. All the old screens and galleries were removed to make the church feel more open. This restoration cost about £1,550, which was a lot of money back then!
The building work was done by Francis and Fox from Cromford. The church officially reopened on August 4, 1863. Soon after, new items were added. Captain Prince from Bonsall gave a new oak communion table. A beautiful stained glass window showing the Apostles Peter and Paul was given by Reverend Robert Bickerstaff. Also, two special Glastonbury chairs and carved panels for the pulpit were donated.
Church Community and Parishes
St James the Apostle's Church is part of a group of churches in the area. This group is called a "joint parish."
Churches in the Joint Parish
The churches that are part of this joint parish include:
- All Saints' Church, Alderwasley
- All Saints' Church, Bradbourne
- All Saints’ Church, Ballidon
- St James’ Church, Brassington
- St Margaret's Church, Carsington
- All Saints’ Church, Elton
- St James’ Church, Idridgehay
- Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
- Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
- St Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Church Organ and Bells
The church has a musical side too!
The Organ
A special organ was put into the church in 1867. It was installed by Fred Jardine, a company from Manchester. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of 6 bells. The largest bell, called the tenor, was made in 1731. One of the other bells, the 3rd bell, is even older, dating all the way back to 1656!
More About Historic Buildings
If you are interested in old and important buildings, you might also want to look at:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Bonsall, Derbyshire
