St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael’s Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill |
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St Michael’s Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
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| 52°54′26.72″N 1°39′7.32″W / 52.9074222°N 1.6520333°W | |
| Location | Sutton on the Hill |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Giles and Brookhouse |
| Completed | 1863 |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 105 feet (32 m) |
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| Parish | Sutton-on-the-Hill |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
St Michael's Church is a historic building in Sutton on the Hill, Derbyshire, England. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is considered an important historical site that needs to be protected.
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History of St Michael's Church
The original church building dates all the way back to the 14th century. That's over 600 years ago! Imagine how many people have visited it since then.
Major Rebuilding in 1863
Most of the church, except for the chancel (the part near the altar), was rebuilt in 1863. This big project was done by architects Giles and Brookhouse from Derby. They made many changes to update the church.
New Tower and Spire
During the 1863 rebuild, the church's tower and spire were made much taller. They were raised to 105 feet (about 32 meters) high. This was 25 feet (about 7.6 meters) taller than the old spire!
Inside the Church
The east window, which is a very important window, was filled with beautiful stained glass. This colorful glass was made by a company called Hardman & Co. from Birmingham. The floor in the chancel was also updated with special Minton tiles. To keep the church warm, a Gurney Stove was put in for heating. The company that did all this building work was W.H. and J. Slater.
The Church Organ
The organ inside St Michael's Church is also quite old. It was built in 1881 by Harston & Son. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you are interested in how it works.
Churches in the Same Parish
St Michael's Church is part of a group of churches that work together in one parish. This means they share resources and often have the same vicar or priest. The other churches in this joint parish are:
- St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton
- St Chad's Church, Longford
- All Saints' Church, Dalbury
- Christ Church, Long Lane
- St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
- All Saints’ Church, Trusley
More Information
If you want to learn more about important buildings in the area, you can look up:
- Grade II* listed buildings in South Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Sutton on the Hill
