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 | |
| 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 in Osmaston, Derbyshire Dales is a beautiful and historic building. It is a Grade II* listed parish church, which means it's a very important building that is protected because of its special history and architecture. The church is part of the Church of England.
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History of St Martin's Church
People believe that the first church on this spot might have been built way back in 1606. The church you see today is much newer. Its first stone was laid on June 8, 1843. A talented architect named Henry Isaac Stevens from Derby designed the church.
The church has a main hall (called a nave), side sections (aisles), a special area for the altar (chancel), a tall tower on the west side, a south entrance porch, and a room for the clergy (vestry). The outside walls are made from limestone. This stone came from land owned by Henry FitzHerbert, 3rd Baronet. Other stones for the windows, doors, and decorative parts came from quarries near Ashbourne. William Evans of Ellastone was the builder.
The rebuilding of the church cost about £9,000 in 1845. This money was given by Francis Wright of Lenton, Nottingham. He also paid for the schoolrooms attached to the church. The church was officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield, Rt. Revd. John Lonsdale, on June 23, 1845.
War Memorial in the Churchyard
In the churchyard, there is a special memorial from 1921. It remembers people who served in wars. This war memorial was designed by Walter Shirley, 11th Earl Ferrers and is also a Grade II listed building, meaning it's historically important.
Church Groupings
St Martin's Church is part of a group of churches in the area. It shares a parish with:
- 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 here in the year 2000. It came from the United Reformed Church in Ashbourne. This organ was carefully 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 website.
Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of 6 bells. Five of these bells are very old, dating back to 1845. They were made by Charles and George Mears. The newest bell, called the treble bell, was made in 1914 by Mears and Stainbank.
