St Michael and All Angels' Church, Sheldon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Sheldon |
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St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Sheldon
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| 53°12′57.49″N 1°44′16.41″W / 53.2159694°N 1.7378917°W | |
| Location | Sheldon, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael and All Angels |
| Consecrated | 7 October 1864 |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Designated | 27 July 1984 |
| Architect(s) | Samuel Rollinson |
| Groundbreaking | 31 May 1864 |
| Completed | 7 October 1864 |
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| Parish | Sheldon |
| Deanery | Bakewell & Eyam |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
The St Michael and All Angels’ Church in Sheldon, Derbyshire, is a special building with a long history. It's a Grade II listed building, which means it's officially recognized as an important historical or architectural site in England. This church is part of the Church of England.
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A Look Back: The Church's Story
Why a New Church Was Needed
The very first church building here was quite old. People used to say it had the biggest churchyard in all of England! This was because the church stood right on the main road and didn't have a fence around it. But by the year 1864, the old church was in really bad shape. It was so broken down that it wasn't safe for anyone to go inside.
Building the Current Church
Because the old church was unsafe, a brand new one was needed. A talented architect named Samuel Rollinson from Chesterfield designed the new building. The first stone, called the foundation stone, was put in place on May 31, 1864. This important moment was led by Rev. H.K. Cornish, who was the vicar (a type of priest) from Bakewell. Mr. Gyte of Ashford was the builder who constructed the church.
The new church was finished quickly! It was officially opened and blessed on October 7, 1864. The Bishop of Lichfield performed the special ceremony, making it ready for people to use.
Parish Connections
This church is part of a larger group of churches that work together. It shares a "joint parish" with several other churches nearby. This means they often cooperate and support each other.
- All Saints’ Church, Bakewell
- Holy Trinity Church, Ashford-in-the-Water
- St Anne's Church, Over Haddon
- St Katherine's Church, Rowsley
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Sheldon, Derbyshire
Images for kids
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A look inside the church.
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The altar area of the church.
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The outside view of St Michael and All Angels' Church.
