St John the Baptist's Church, Winster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster |
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St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster
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Location | Darley Dale |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Website | winsterchurch.org.uk |
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Dedication | St John the Baptist |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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Parish | Winster |
Deanery | Wirksworth |
Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Winster, Derbyshire.
History
The tower dates from 1721. Matthew Habershon made alterations in 1840 to 1842, and A Roland Barker started some restoration in 1884. which was completed in 1885. The chancel was demolished and replaced with a larger one, with Minton tiles in the floor. Vestries for the clergy and the choir were constructed. Choir stalls were inserted, a new altar was added and the lighting was improved. The chancel south wall window is by Burne-Jones and was made by Morris and co in 1883.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with:
- Mission Room, Over Hackney
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley
- St Helen's Church, Darley Dale
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Abbott. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.