St Martin's Church, Osmaston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Martin’s Church, Osmaston |
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St Martin’s Church, Osmaston
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| 52°59′34.67″N 1°42′17.92″W / 52.9929639°N 1.7049778°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 19947 44011 |
| Location | Osmaston, Derbyshire Dales |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Martin |
| Consecrated | 23 June 1845 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens |
| Groundbreaking | 8 June 1843 |
| Completed | 23 June 1845 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 94 feet (29 m) |
| Width | 45.2 feet (13.8 m) |
| Nave width | 18 feet (5.5 m) |
| Height | 69 feet (21 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Osmaston |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Martin's Church, Osmaston is a beautiful old church in Osmaston, Derbyshire Dales, England. It is a Grade II* listed building, which means it's very important historically and architecturally. This church is part of the Church of England.
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History of the Church Building
The first church building in Osmaston might have been built around 1606. However, the church you see today is much newer. Its first stone was laid on June 8, 1843. The church was designed by Henry Isaac Stevens, a well-known architect from Derby.
Building Materials and Construction
The church is made from different types of stone. The outside walls use limestone from land owned by Henry FitzHerbert, 3rd Baronet. Other parts, like the windows, doors, and decorative pieces, use stone from quarries near Ashbourne. William Evans of Ellastone, Ashbourne, was the builder.
Who Paid for the Church?
The cost of building the new church and its attached school rooms was about £9,000. This money was provided by Francis Wright of Lenton, Nottingham. The church was officially opened and blessed on June 23, 1845. This special ceremony was led by the Bishop of Lichfield, Rt. Revd. John Lonsdale.
War Memorial
In the churchyard, there is a Grade II listed war memorial. This memorial was created in 1921 by Walter Shirley, 11th Earl Ferrers. It helps us remember those who served and sacrificed.
Church Parish Status
St Martin's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This is called a "joint parish." The churches in this joint parish are:
- All Saints' Church, Brailsford
- St James' Church, Edlaston
- St Michael's Church, Shirley
- Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was brought in during the year 2000. It came from the United Reformed Church in Ashbourne. This organ was placed inside the wooden case of the church's older organ, which was made by Brindley & Foster. You can find more details about the current organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of 6 bells. Five of these bells were made in 1845 by Charles and George Mears. The smallest bell, called the treble, was made later in 1914 by Mears and Stainbank.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Osmaston, Derbyshire Dales
