St Margaret's Church, Wormhill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Margaret’s Church, Wormhill |
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St Margaret’s Church, Wormhill
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| 53°15′51.13″N 1°48′52.77″W / 53.2642028°N 1.8146583°W | |
| Location | Wormhill, Derbyshire SK17 8SL |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Margaret |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Designated | 21 April 1967 |
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| Parish | Wormhill |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Margaret's Church, Wormhill is a special old church in Wormhill, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special historical protection called Grade II* listed. This means it is a very important building that needs to be preserved.
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History of St Margaret's Church
Early Beginnings and Changes
A long time ago, St Margaret's Church started as a small chapel. In 1746, it was made bigger. During this time, a low porch was added. They also built a gallery at the west end of the church.
Rebuilding and New Additions
Later, in 1826, another gallery was built. This one was placed above the communion table. It was built to make space for the church singers. The entire church was then rebuilt by an architect named T. H. Rushforth from London. The church officially reopened on June 16, 1864. A builder named Charles Humphreys from Derby did the construction work. More parts, called transepts, were added to the church between 1904 and 1910.
Church Community and Parishes
St Margaret's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares its parish with several other churches nearby. This means they work together to serve their communities.
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Cressbrook
- Christ Church, Litton
- St Anne's Church, Millers Dale
- St John the Baptist, Tideswell
The Church Organ
Inside St Margaret's Church, there is a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called J. Porritt. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.
More Information
- Grade II* listed buildings in High Peak
- Listed buildings in Wormhill
