St John the Baptist's Church, Ault Hucknall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist’s Church, Ault Hucknall |
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St John the Baptist’s Church, Ault Hucknall
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| Location | Ault Hucknall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 8 July 1966 |
| Architect(s) | William Butterfield (restoration) |
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| Parish | Ault Hucknall |
| Deanery | Bolsover and Staveley |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St John the Baptist's Church in Ault Hucknall, Derbyshire, is a very old and important church. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it has special historical importance. The church is part of the Church of England.
A Look Back in Time
This church is really old! It was first built around the 11th century, which means it's over 900 years old. Later, in the 14th and 15th centuries (the 1300s and 1400s), new parts and features were added.
The church was carefully repaired and updated between 1885 and 1888. This work was done by a famous architect named William Butterfield.
Sharing a Parish
This church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community with a few other churches nearby. These include:
- St Andrew's Church in Glapwell
- St Leonard's Church, Scarcliffe
- St Luke's Church in Palterton
Important People Remembered
Inside the church, you can find memorials to important people.
One famous person buried here is Thomas Hobbes. He was a very important English thinker and writer who lived in the 1600s. He is known for his ideas about how governments should work.
Another memorial is for Anne Keighley. She was the wife of William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire, a powerful noble from the past.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful pipe organ. This large musical instrument was put in around 1905 by a company called Brindley & Foster. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
