St Michael and All Angels' Church, Kniveton facts for kids
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St Michael and All Angels' Church, Kniveton
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| 53°2′59.69″N 1°41′18.52″W / 53.0499139°N 1.6884778°W | |
| Location | Kniveton |
| 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 | Kniveton |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of York |
St Michael and All Angels’ Church in Kniveton is a very old and important church. It is a parish church for the local area. It belongs to the Church of England. The church is located in the village of Kniveton in Derbyshire, England. It is also a Grade I listed building, which means it is a very special historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church
Early Beginnings
This church started out as a smaller church connected to St Oswald's church in Ashbourne. It was first named after St John the Baptist. The church has parts that date back to the Norman period. This means it was built around the time of the Norman conquest of England. You can see this in the simple, rounded arch of the porch.
Building Style and Changes
The church stands on a small hill. It is built from rough stone blocks with smoother stone details. Its style is called Early English, which was popular in the 13th century. The church has a main area called the chancel, a nave (where people sit), a porch on the south side, and a short tower at the west end with a small spire. At some point in its long history, the church's name changed to St Michael and All Angels.
Restoration Work
In 1842, the church got new pews, which are the long wooden benches where people sit. Later, in 1901, a church leader named Rev. E. E. Morris noted that Kniveton Church needed some care. So, in 1907, the church was restored by architects Currey and Thompson. The building work was done by W. Smith and Son from Ashbourne.
Church Bells
The church tower holds two bells that are very old. They were made in the 17th century. One bell is from 1665 and has the words "God save the King, 1665" on it. It also has a mark from the bell maker, George Oldfield. The second bell has special letters and a mark that likely belongs to Richard Mellour of Nottingham, another bell maker from that time.
Local Church Groupings
St Michael and All Angels' Church is part of a group of churches in the area. This means they work together. The other churches in this group are:
- St Philip & St James' Church, Atlow
- All Saints' Church, Bradley
- St Bartholomew's Church, Hognaston
- Christ Church, Hulland Ward
More Information
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Kniveton
