St Michael's Church, Stanton by Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael’s Church, Stanton by Bridge |
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St Michael’s Church, Stanton by Bridge
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| 52°50′25.89″N 1°27′21.63″W / 52.8405250°N 1.4560083°W | |
| Location | Stanton by Bridge |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Michael |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Stanton by Bridge |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Michael's Church in Stanton by Bridge is a very old and important church in England. It's a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered a special historical place. This church is part of the Church of England and serves the local community in Stanton by Bridge, Derbyshire.
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A Look Back in Time
This church has a long history, going all the way back to the Middle Ages! Parts of it were built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Imagine, that's over 800 years ago!
Around 1682, the church was rebuilt by a person called Augustine Jackson, who was the Rector (a type of priest) at the time.
Later, between 1865 and 1866, the church got another big makeover. This work was led by an architect named Ewan Christian. A builder named John Wood of Derby helped with the construction.
The church officially reopened on May 9, 1866. During this restoration, new roofs were put on the nave (the main part of the church) and the chancel (the area near the altar). The walls were cleaned, removing old layers of paint.
The old pews (church benches) were replaced with new, open wooden benches. An old wooden bell turret (a small tower for bells) was also replaced with a new, more decorative one. Five beautiful stained glass windows, made by William Wailes of Newcastle, were also added.
Remembering Important People
Inside the church, you can find special memorials. These are like plaques or monuments that help us remember people who were important to the church or the local area long ago. Some of the people remembered here include:
- William Sacheverell (who passed away in 1558)
- Richard Francis (who passed away in 1530)
- Richard Sheppard (who passed away in 1728)
- Thomas Shipton (who passed away in 1711)
Church Connections
St Michael's Church is part of a larger group of churches, called a joint parish. This means it works together with other local churches. These include:
The Church Organ
The church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Brindley & Foster. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs across the country.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Stanton by Bridge
