St Leonard's Church, Shirland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Leonard’s Church, Shirland |
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St Leonard’s Church, Shirland
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| 53°7′16.64″N 1°24′18.91″W / 53.1212889°N 1.4052528°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 39970 58458 |
| Location | Shirland, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Leonard |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Shirland |
| Deanery | Alfreton |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Leonard's Church in Shirland is a very old and important church. It is located in Shirland, Derbyshire, England. This church belongs to the Church of England. It is also a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it is a special historical building that is protected.
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The Church's Long History
This church has been around for a very long time. It was first built in the 1400s, which is the 15th century. Later, in the 1600s (17th century), some changes were made to the building.
Restorations and Reopening
The church needed some repairs and updates in the 1800s. Between 1848 and 1849, the church was restored. An architect named Henry Isaac Stevens led this work. After the restoration, the church was officially reopened. The Bishop of Lichfield reopened it on January 24, 1849.
The church was restored again much later, in 1929. This shows how much care has been put into keeping this old building in good shape.
Church Community and Parishes
St Leonard's Church is part of a larger church community. It shares its parish with two other churches. A parish is like a local area that a church serves.
The Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was put into the church in 1885. It cost £200 at that time. A company called John Stringer and Co of Hanley installed it. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The tower of St Leonard's Church holds a set of bells. There are 6 bells in total. These bells are rung together to make music.
More to Explore
If you are interested in other historic buildings like St Leonard's Church, you can look at these lists:
- Grade II* listed buildings in North East Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Shirland and Higham
