St Leonard's Church, Scarcliffe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Leonard’s Church, Scarcliffe |
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St Leonard’s Church, Scarcliffe (photograph by Alan Heardman)
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| Location | Scarcliffe |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Leonard |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Scarcliffe |
| Deanery | Bolsover and Staveley |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Leonard's Church, Scarcliffe is an old and important church. It is a parish church in Scarcliffe, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so special that it is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical building.
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History of the Church
The church building is very old. It was first built way back in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago!
The tall tower of the church was rebuilt in 1842. Later in the 1800s, the church was fixed up and improved. This is called a restoration.
Who the Church Serves
St Leonard's Church is part of a group of churches. It shares a parish with a few other churches nearby. A parish is like a local area that a church serves.
The churches in this group are:
- St Andrew's Church, Glapwell
- St John the Baptist's Church, Ault Hucknall
- St Luke's Church, Palterton
Special Memorials
Inside the church, there are memorials to remember people. One important memorial is for Constantia de Frecheville. She passed away in the year 1175.
The Church Organ
St Leonard's Church has a special musical instrument. It has a pipe organ. This organ was put in the church in 1908. It was installed by a company called Albert Keates. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Bolsover (district)
- Listed buildings in Scarcliffe
