St Margaret's Church, Carsington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Margaret's Church, Carsington |
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St Margaret's Church, Carsington
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| 53°4′38.69″N 1°37′28.35″W / 53.0774139°N 1.6245417°W | |
| Location | Carsington, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Margaret |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Carsington |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Margaret's Church in Carsington is a special old church. It is located in a village called Carsington in Derbyshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is also a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it is very important and protected because of its history and architecture.
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A Look Back: Church History
This church might be as old as the 1200s! That's a very long time ago. On the east wall, there is a sundial. It has a message carved into it that says Re-edified 1648. This means the church was rebuilt or repaired in the year 1648.
Inside the church, at the west end, there is a special balcony called a gallery. An old message on this gallery tells us who built it. It says: This loft was erected at the onely charge of Sir Philp Gell, Baronett. Anno Domini 1704 by consent of the parish at a meeting in Carsington: for the use of his tenants in Hopton. This means Sir Philip Gell paid for it in 1704. He built it for the people who rented land from him in a nearby place called Hopton.
How the Church Serves the Community
St Margaret's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its minister and some activities with several other churches nearby. It works together with these churches:
- All Saints' Church, Alderwasley
- St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall
- All Saints' Church, Bradbourne
- All Saints' Church, Ballidon
- St James' Church, Brassington
- All Saints' Church, Elton
- St James' Church, Idridgehay
- Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
- Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
- St Mary's Church, Wirksworth
The Church Organ
The church has an organ that was put in place in 1932. It was built by a person named Robert Oldacre. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Carsington
