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St Margaret's Church, Carsington
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St Margaret's Church, Carsington
53°4′38.69″N 1°37′28.35″W / 53.0774139°N 1.6245417°W / 53.0774139; -1.6245417
Location Carsington, Derbyshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Margaret
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Administration
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

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.

See also

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
  • Listed buildings in Carsington
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