St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary the Virgin’s Church, South Darley |
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St Mary the Virgin’s Church, South Darley
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| 53°08′59.91″N 1°36′8.02″W / 53.1499750°N 1.6022278°W | |
| Location | South Darley |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary |
| Consecrated | 19 June 1845 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Mitchell |
| Completed | 1845 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | South Darley |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Mary the Virgin's Church in South Darley, Derbyshire, is a special old church in England. It's a Grade II listed building, which means it's important and protected because of its history and architecture. This church is part of the Church of England. At the entrance to the churchyard, there is a memorial. It remembers the brave men from the local area who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
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History of St Mary's Church
Building the Church in 1845
The church was built in 1845. The person who designed it was an architect named Joseph Mitchell from Sheffield. The church was officially opened and blessed on June 19, 1845.
Later Additions and Changes
More parts were added to the church in 1880. Then, between 1885 and 1886, even more changes were made. During these later changes, the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, was made much bigger. It was extended by 27 feet. The floor of the chancel was decorated with special tiles. These tiles were called encaustic tiles and were made by a company named Maw and Son.
Possible Design Inspiration
It is thought that the design of St Mary's Church might be based on another church. This other church is the Protestant Reformed Church of Troyes, which is located in Normandy, France.
St Mary's Church Parish Status
What is a Joint Parish?
A "joint parish" means that St Mary's Church works together with other churches in the area. They share resources and sometimes services.
Churches in the Joint Parish
St Mary's Church is part of a joint parish with these other churches and mission rooms:
- Mission Room, Over Hackney
- St John the Baptist's Church, Winster
- St Helen's Church, Darley Dale
The Church Organ
St Mary's Church has a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Wadsworth. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
St Mary's Church Today
Current Services
Today, church services are held on a rotating schedule. This means that the services are shared among St Mary's Church and the other churches in its joint parish.
See also
- Listed buildings in South Darley
