St John the Baptist's Church, Dethick facts for kids
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St John the Baptist’s Church, Dethick
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 St John the Baptist’s Church, Dethick
Location in Derbyshire
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| 53°07′2.22″N 1°30′46.38″W / 53.1172833°N 1.5128833°W | |
| Location | Dethick, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Dethick |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St John the Baptist's Church in Dethick, Derbyshire, is a very old and important building. It is a Grade II* listed church, which means it is a special historical building. It belongs to the Church of England.
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History of St John the Baptist's Church
How the Church Began
This church was first built in 1279. It was started by Geoffrey Dethick and Thomas de Wathenowe. Thomas was the Prior of Felley Priory, a religious house in Nottinghamshire. At first, it was a private chapel for Dethick Manor, a large house nearby. This means it was mainly used by the family living in the manor.
Adding the Tower
Most of the church building is from that early time, but the tower was added much later. A man named Sir Antony Babington had the tower built. This happened between 1530 and 1532. You can see the date 1530 carved above the west door. The year 1532 is also shown on a fancy, decorated band around the tower.
Church Community and Organ
Parish Status
St John the Baptist's Church is part of a group of churches. It shares its parish with other churches in the area. These include:
- St Giles' Church, Matlock
- Christ Church, Holloway
- St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock Bath
The Church Organ
The church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called the Positive Organ Company. Organs like this make music using air blown through many pipes.
More Information
If you want to learn more about historical buildings in the area, you can look at these lists:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Amber Valley
- Listed buildings in Dethick, Lea and Holloway
