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, Church Broughton is a special old church in Church Broughton, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is considered very important and is a Grade I listed building. This means it has a lot of historical and architectural value.
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A Look Back in Time: Church History
This church has been around for a very long time! It was first built in the early 1100s. Over the years, new parts were added. You can see pieces from the 1300s, 1400s, and even the early 1700s. It's like a living history book built with stones.
Restoring the Church
In 1886, the church got a big makeover. This kind of work is called a Victorian restoration. A person named J. R. Naylor from Derby led the project. After the work was done, the church was officially re-opened. This happened on June 22, 1886, by the Bishop of Southwell.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a beautiful pipe organ. It has two keyboards, which are called "manuals." It also has 17 different sounds, or "stops." This organ was put in by a company called Nicholson and Lord. If you want to know all the technical details about it, you can find them on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Churches in the Area: Parish Status
St Michael and All Angels' Church is part of a group of churches. They all work together in one large area called a "joint parish." This helps them share resources and support each other.
- 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
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Church Broughton
