St Martin's Church, Stoney Middleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Martin’s Church, Stoney Middleton |
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St Martin’s Church, Stoney Middleton
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| 53°16′32.88″N 1°39′14.4″W / 53.2758000°N 1.654000°W | |
| Location | Stoney Middleton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Martin |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Stoney Middleton |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Martin's Church is a very old and special church located in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a really important historical place!
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History of St Martin's Church
How the Church Began
St Martin's Church was first built way back in the 1400s. A woman named Joan Eyre had it built. She wanted to celebrate her husband's safe return from a big battle called the Battle of Agincourt.
Changes Over Time
In 1757, a serious fire damaged the church. But don't worry, it was rebuilt quickly! In 1759, a famous architect named James Paine redesigned the main part of the church. He gave it a unique octagonal (eight-sided) shape.
Later, in 1861, the church was updated again. Some parts were changed, like removing a gallery on the west side. Then, in 1880, a new room called a vestry was added on the north side.
Church Community
St Martin's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares a parish with a few other churches nearby. These include:
- All Saints' Church, Curbar
- St Giles' Church, Longstone
- The Good Shepherd Church, Wardlow
The Church Organ
Inside St Martin's Church, there is a beautiful pipe organ. It was made by a company called Cousans Sons and Co in 1903. This organ helps create wonderful music for church services. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More to Explore
If you're interested in learning more about historic buildings like St Martin's Church, you might want to check out:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Stoney Middleton
