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 |
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| Dedication | St Martin |
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| 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 important church located in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so special that it's listed as a Grade II* building, which means it's a particularly important building of more than special interest.
History of St Martin's Church
This church was first built way back in the 1400s! A lady named Joan Eyre had it built to celebrate her husband coming home safely from a big battle called the Battle of Agincourt.
In 1757, a serious fire damaged the church. So, in 1759, the main part of the church was rebuilt. An architect named James Paine designed it to be shaped like an octagon, which means it has eight sides.
The church was updated again in 1861. During this time, a gallery on the west side was taken out. Later, in 1880, a new room called a vestry was added on the north side of the church.
Church Groupings
St Martin's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group, called a joint parish, includes:
- All Saints' Church, Curbar
- St Giles' Church, Longstone
- The Good Shepherd Church, Wardlow
The Church Organ
Inside St Martin's Church, there is a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was made by a company called Cousans Sons and Co in 1903. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
More to See
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Stoney Middleton
