St Michael's Church, Kirk Langley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael’s Church, Kirk Langley |
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St Michael’s Church, Kirk Langley
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| 52°56′46.7″N 1°34′30.6″W / 52.946306°N 1.575167°W | |
| Location | Kirk Langley |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Kirk Langley |
| Deanery | Duffield |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Michael's Church, Kirk Langley is a very old and important church located in Kirk Langley, a village in Derbyshire, England. It is a parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church belongs to the Church of England.
What makes St Michael's Church special is that it's a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered one of the most important historic buildings in England. It has special protection to make sure it stays preserved for many years to come.
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History of St Michael's Church
The church building itself is very old, dating all the way back to the 14th century. This means it was first built sometime in the 1300s! Imagine how many people have visited this church over hundreds of years.
Over time, buildings need repairs and updates. St Michael's Church was restored (which means repaired and improved) in 1839. It was restored again in 1885 by two famous architects, George Frederick Bodley and Thomas Garner. They helped make sure the church stayed in good condition.
Later, in 1914, new choir stalls were added. These are special seats where the choir sits during church services. George Frederick Bodley also designed these, and they were built by a company called Robert Bridgeman of Lichfield.
Important Memorials Inside the Church
Inside St Michael's Church, you can find special memorials. These are like tributes or plaques that remember people who have passed away. They often tell you a little bit about the person and when they lived.
Some of the people remembered with memorials in this church include:
- Godfrey Meynell (who passed away in 1854)
- Alice Beresford (who passed away in 1511)
- Henry Role (who passed away in 1559) and his wife
- Charles Wilmot (who passed away in 1724)
These memorials help us learn about the history of the people who lived in Kirk Langley long ago.
The Church Organ
St Michael's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This is a large musical instrument that uses air blown through many pipes to make sound. It's often used to play music during church services.
The organ in this church was built in 1894 by a company called Wadsworth. It's over 130 years old! If you're interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific one on a special list called the National Pipe Organ Register.
More to Explore
If you're interested in learning more about historic buildings like St Michael's Church, you might want to check out these topics:
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Kirk Langley
