St Margaret's Church, Carsington facts for kids
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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, Carsington is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Carsington Derbyshire.
History
The church may date from the 13th century. A sundial set into the east wall is inscribed Re-edified 1648. The west end gallery has an inscription 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.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
- 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
Organ
The organ was installed in 1932 and was built by Robert Oldacre. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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