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, Boylestone is an old parish church in Boylestone, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is a very important historical building. It has a special heritage status called Grade II* listed, which means it's a particularly important building.
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History of the Church
When Was the Church Built?
This church is really old! It was first built way back in the early 14th century. That means it's over 700 years old! Imagine all the history it has seen.
How Was the Church Changed?
Over time, old buildings sometimes need repairs or updates. St John the Baptist's Church was restored by a person named Henry Duesbury. During this restoration, a new tower was added to the church. The church was then reopened on Whit Tuesday in 1844.
What Is a Parish Church?
A parish church serves a local area, called a parish. St John the Baptist's Church is part of a larger group of churches. These churches work together in a joint parish.
Churches in the Joint Parish
The churches that are part of this joint parish 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
More About Historic Buildings
If you're interested in other important old buildings, you can check out these lists:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Boylestone
