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, Derbyshire, is a very old and important building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is special because it is a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's a very important historic place that needs to be protected.
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A Look at the Church's History
This church has been around for a long, long time! It was first built in the 12th century, which means it's over 800 years old. Parts of the church, like the chancel (the area near the altar) and the south porch, are still from that original time.
One cool feature is the doorway. It has a special carved stone panel above it called a tympanum. This panel shows two sculpted figures. This type of carving is called "Norman" because it was popular during the Norman period in England.
The church was updated in 1854. During this time, a new aisle (a side section of the church) was added on the north side.
Working Together: The Parish
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. St Mary's Church is part of a group of churches that work together in one parish. This group includes:
- 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
Remembering People: Memorials
Inside the church, you can find special plaques and monuments called memorials. These are put up to remember people who have passed away.
Some of the people remembered here include:
- Francis FitzHerbert (who died in 1619)
- Sir John FitzHerbert (who died in 1643)
- Frank Richard Allsop (who died in 1912). He was on the famous ship, the Titanic, when it sank.
The Church Organ
St Mary's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Albert Keates from Sheffield. A pipe organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by pushing air through many pipes.
More to Explore
If you want to learn more about similar historic buildings, you can check out:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Tissington and Lea Hall
