St Mary the Virgin's Church, Denby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Denby |
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St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Denby (photograph by Dave Bevis)
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| Location | Denby |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Denby |
| Deanery | South East Derbyshire |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of East Derbyshire |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Denby is a very old and important church located in Denby, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it's recognized as a place of special historical and architectural importance. This church is part of the Church of England.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
The church building is really old, dating back to the 13th century. This means it was first built around the 1200s! Over the years, some changes were made to it.
Church Design and Features
The church has a tall tower at its west end. This tower has a pointy roof called a broached spire. The main part of the church, where people sit, is called the nave. It has a special upper row of windows called a clerestory. There are also side sections called aisles, including a two-story north aisle. The chancel is the area near the altar, and there's a south porch at the entrance.
Renovations and Repairs
Some changes were made to the church in 1838. Then, between 1901 and 1903, the church went through a big repair project, known as a restoration. This work was led by an architect named John Oldrid Scott. Sadly, during this restoration in 1903, part of the scaffolding fell. A workman named Job Seal was injured during this accident.
Church Community: Parish Status
St Mary the Virgin's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it shares its church community with two other places:
- St Clement's Church, Horsley
- Village Hall, Kilburn
Beautiful Art: Stained Glass
The church has some beautiful stained glass windows. These windows are made of many pieces of colored glass put together to create pictures.
- The window at the east end of the church was made by Warrington and Co around 1889.
- Another window in the north aisle was created by Christopher Webb in 1961.
Church Music: The Organ
The church has a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was built in 1914 by a company called Harrison and Harrison. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Denby
