St John the Baptist's Church, Dethick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist’s Church, Dethick |
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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 |
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| 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 is a very old church in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade II* listed" status. This means it is a very important historical building.
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History of the Church
How the Church Started
The church was first built way back in 1279. It was founded by two people: Geoffrey Dethick and Thomas de Wathenowe. Thomas was a leader at Felley Priory, which was a type of monastery.
At first, it wasn't a public church. It was a private chapel for Dethick Manor. A private chapel is like a small church just for the people living in a big house or estate.
Adding the Tower
Most of the church building is from that early time, the 1200s. But the tall tower you see was added much later. It was built by a person named Sir Antony Babington.
He added the tower between 1530 and 1532. You can see the year 1530 carved above the west door. The year 1532 is on a fancy, decorated band around the tower.
Church Community
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. St John the Baptist’s Church is part of a larger group of churches. These churches work together in one big parish.
Churches in the Parish
The churches that share this parish are:
- St Giles' Church, Matlock
- Christ Church, Holloway
- St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock Bath
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called the Positive Organ Company. It helps lead the music during church services.
