St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone |
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St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
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| 52°54′59.78″N 1°43′34.74″W / 52.9166056°N 1.7263167°W | |
| Location | Boylestone |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Boylestone |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
St John the Baptist's Church in Boylestone is a very old and special church. It is located in a village called Boylestone in Derbyshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England.
It is so important that it has a special status. It is officially known as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a building of great historical interest. It is protected to make sure it stays safe for many years to come.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old Is the Church?
This church is really old! It was first built way back in the early 1300s. Imagine, that's over 700 years ago!
Making It New Again
Over time, old buildings need some care. In the 1800s, the church got a big makeover. A person named Henry Duesbury helped to fix it up. They even added a brand new tower! The church was ready and opened its doors again on a special day called Whit Tuesday in 1844.
What is a Parish?
Working Together
A "parish" is like a local area that a church serves. St John the Baptist's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it works together with several other churches in nearby villages.
These churches include:
- St Michael and All Angel's Church, Church Broughton
- All Saints' Church, Dalbury
- St Chad's Church, Longford
- Christ Church, Long Lane
- St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
- St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
- All Saints’ Church, Trusley
