St Lawrence's Church, Walton-on-Trent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Lawrence’s Church, Walton-on-Trent |
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St Lawrence’s Church, Walton-on-Trent
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| 52°45′40.4″N 1°40′52.7″W / 52.761222°N 1.681306°W | |
| Location | Walton-on-Trent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Lawrence |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Walton-on-Trent |
| Deanery | Repton |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Lawrence's Church in Walton-on-Trent is a very old and important church in Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a special historical place that is protected. This church is part of the Church of England.
History of the Church
This church has a long history, dating back to the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! Some parts of the church were added later, in the 13th and 15th centuries.
In 1868, the church was "restored" by an architect named George Edmund Street. This means it was repaired and improved to keep it in good condition.
The Church Organ
The church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was put in place in 1868 by a company called Bevington and Sons.
If you are interested in music, you can find more details about this organ. Information about it is listed on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Church Community
St Lawrence's Church is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called a "joint parish." A parish is like a local area that a church serves.
The churches in this joint parish work together. They include:
- St Mary's Church, Coton in the Elms
- St John the Baptist's Church, Croxall cum Oakley
- St Nicholas and the Blessed Virgin Mary's Church, Croxall cum Oakley
- All Saints' Church, Lullington
- St Mary's Church, Rosliston
- St Peter's Church, Netherseal
- St Matthew's Church, Overseal
Want to Learn More?
- Grade II* listed buildings in South Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Walton-on-Trent
