St Katherine's Church, Rowsley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Katherine’s Church, Rowsley |
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St Katherine’s Church, Rowsley
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| 53°11′28.27″N 1°37′11.19″W / 53.1911861°N 1.6197750°W | |
| Location | Rowsley, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Katherine |
| Consecrated | 18 July 1855 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Anthony Salvin |
| Groundbreaking | 29 May 1854 |
| Completed | 18 July 1855 |
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| Parish | Rowsley |
| Deanery | Bakewell & Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Katherine's Church, Rowsley is a beautiful old church located in Rowsley, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very special because it's a Grade II listed building, which means it's protected for its history and architecture.
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History of St Katherine's Church
The building of St Katherine's Church began on May 29, 1854. A very important person, John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, helped start the construction. He placed coins of different values, from a sovereign to a tiny half-farthing, into the church's foundations.
Building and Dedication
The church was designed by a famous architect named Anthony Salvin. It was named St Katherine's to honor the late Lady Manners. The church was officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield on July 18, 1855. This blessing is called a "consecration."
The Mortuary Chapel
In 1862, a special small chapel was added to the church. It was built to hold a monument for Lady John Manners, who was the first wife of the 7th Duke of Rutland. The monument featured white statues and columns made of a reddish-brown marble. The floor of this chapel was decorated with beautiful marble patterns, including circles and crosses. The architect Anthony Salvin oversaw this work, and the statues were carved by William Calder Marshall.
Church Parish Status
St Katherine's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its local church duties and activities with a few other churches nearby. These churches include:
- All Saints’ Church, Bakewell
- Holy Trinity Church, Ashford-in-the-Water
- St Anne's Church, Over Haddon
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Sheldon
Stained Glass Windows
The church has lovely stained glass windows. The large window at the east end of the church was put in place in 1855. It was designed by T. Willamont from London. This window was created to remember Catherine Louisa Georgiana Manners, who was the first wife of the 7th Duke of Rutland.
The Church Organ
In 1863, a musical organ was installed in the church. It was made by a company called Kirtland and Jardine from Manchester. If you're interested in learning more about this organ, you can find details on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Rowsley
