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 |
| History | |
| 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 is a very old and special church located in Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special heritage protection called "Grade II* listed". This means it's a really significant building that needs to be preserved.
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
St Lawrence's Church is incredibly old! Parts of it were first built way back in the 12th century, which means it's over 800 years old. Other parts were added later, during the 13th and 15th centuries. Imagine how many people have walked through its doors over hundreds of years!
In 1868, the church was carefully "restored" by a famous architect named George Edmund Street. This means he helped repair and update parts of the church to make sure it stayed strong and beautiful for many more years.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was put in place in 1868 by a company called Bevington and Sons. Pipe organs make music using air blown through many different pipes, creating a powerful and beautiful sound. If you are interested in all the details about this specific organ, you can find more information on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Working Together: The Church's Parish
St Lawrence's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works closely with several other churches in the area. They share resources and support each other. The churches in this joint parish 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
More to Explore
If you want to learn more about other important buildings like St Lawrence's Church, you can look up:
- Grade II* listed buildings in South Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Walton-on-Trent
