St Mary's Church, Tissington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary’s Church, Tissington |
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St Mary’s Church, Tissington
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| 53°04′2.9″N 1°44′15.36″W / 53.067472°N 1.7376000°W | |
| Location | Tissington |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | peakfive.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Tissington |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Mary's Church in Tissington is a very old and important church. It is located in the village of Tissington, in Derbyshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England and is considered a special historical building. It has a "Grade II* listed" status, which means it's a particularly important building of more than special interest.
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The Church's History
How Old Is It?
The church of St Mary is very old! It was first built way back in the 1100s, during the 12th century. Some parts of the church, like the chancel (the area around the altar) and the south porch (an entrance area), are still from that original time.
Norman Doorway
Look closely at the doorway! It has a special stone carving called a tympanum. This carving is from the Norman period, which was a long time ago. It shows two sculpted figures standing.
Later Changes
The church was updated and repaired in 1854. During this time, a new aisle (a side section of the church) was added on the north side.
What is a Parish?
St Mary's Parish Status
A parish is like a local church community. St Mary's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its minister and some activities with other nearby churches.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Alsop-en-le-Dale
- St Edmund’s Church, Fenny Bentley
- St Peter's Church, Parwich
- St Leonard’s Church, Thorpe
Special Memorials
Inside the church, you can find memorials to people who were important to the area.
Some of these memorials include:
- Francis FitzHerbert (who passed away in 1619)
- Sir John FitzHerbert (who passed away in 1643)
- Frank Richard Allsop (who passed away in 1912). He was a passenger on the famous ship Titanic.
The Church Organ
St Mary's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Albert Keates from Sheffield. If you are interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Tissington and Lea Hall
