St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton |
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St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton
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| 52°53′54.8″N 1°41′48.12″W / 52.898556°N 1.6967000°W | |
| Location | Church Broughton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael and All Angels |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Church Broughton |
| Deanery | Longford |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
St Michael and All Angels’ Church is a special church in Church Broughton, a village in Derbyshire, England. It's a Church of England parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church is also a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old is the Church?
This church is very old! It was first built way back in the early 1100s, which is the 12th century. Over hundreds of years, new parts were added. You can see pieces from the 1300s (14th century), 1400s (15th century), and even the early 1700s (18th century).
Victorian Makeover
In 1886, the church had a big "restoration." This means it was repaired and updated. This kind of work was common during the Victorian era (when Queen Victoria ruled). The restoration was done by an architect named J. R. Naylor from Derby. The church was officially reopened on June 22, 1886, by the Bishop of Southwell.
The Church Organ
What is a Pipe Organ?
Inside the church, there is a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. It has two keyboards, called "manuals," and 17 different sounds, or "stops." This organ was put in by a company called Nicholson and Lord. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Sharing a Parish
What is a Joint Parish?
A "parish" is an area that a church serves. St Michael and All Angels’ Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community with several other churches nearby. They all work together.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
- All Saints' Church, Dalbury
- St Chad's Church, Longford
- Christ Church, Long Lane
- St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
- St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
- All Saints’ Church, Trusley
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- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
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