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 | |
| OS grid reference | SK 25489 66078 |
| 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 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Rowsley |
| Deanery | Bakewell & Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Katherine's Church in Rowsley is a special old church in Derbyshire, England. It's a 'Grade II listed' building, which means it's important and protected because of its history and architecture. It belongs to the Church of England.
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History of the Church
The building of St Katherine's Church began on May 29, 1854. A very important person, John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, placed the first stone. He even put coins of all different values inside the foundations!
The church was designed by a famous architect named Anthony Salvin. It was named after St Catherine to honor the late Lady Manners. The Bishop of Lichfield officially opened the church on July 18, 1855.
The Mortuary Chapel
In 1862, a special chapel was added to the church. This was a mortuary chapel, built to hold a beautiful monument. The monument was for Lady John Manners, who was the first wife of John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland.
The figures on the monument were carved from white stone. The columns were made of a reddish-brown marble. Other parts were made from local Darley Dale stone. Anthony Salvin, the church's architect, oversaw this work. The figures were carved by William Calder Marshall. The rest of the monument was created by J. Forsyth from London. The floor of the chapel had a lovely pattern of circles and crosses made from different colored marbles.
Church Connections
St Katherine's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish.
- All Saints’ Church, Bakewell
- Holy Trinity Church, Ashford-in-the-Water
- St Anne's Church, Over Haddon
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Sheldon
Beautiful Stained Glass
The church has a stunning stained glass window at the east end. This window was put in place in 1855. It was designed by T. Willamont of London. The window is a memorial to Catherine Louisa Georgiana Manners. She was the first wife of John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, and she passed away in 1854.
The Church Organ
An organ was added to the church in 1863. It was built by a company called Kirtland and Jardine from Manchester. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Rowsley
