St Paul's Church, Little Eaton facts for kids
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St Paul's Church, Little Eaton
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| 52°58′11.38″N 1°27′49.02″W / 52.9698278°N 1.4636167°W | |
| Location | Little Eaton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | littleeatonchurch.co.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Paul |
| Consecrated | 9 July 1791 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Completed | 1791 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Paul Little Eaton |
| Deanery | Duffield |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Paul's Church, Little Eaton is a special old church in Little Eaton, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is protected because of its historical importance. It is part of the Church of England.
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History of the Church Building
The building of St Paul's Church began in 1791. It was officially opened on July 9, 1791. This ceremony was led by the Bishop of Lichfield, James Cornwallis.
Over the years, the church has been made bigger and better. In 1837, its size was doubled. This allowed it to hold up to 300 people. Later, in 1851, a special part called the chancel and a tower were added. These additions were designed by Henry Isaac Stevens.
The church was also repaired and improved in 1869. During this time, a new section called a north aisle was built. The roof of the main part of the church was also made higher and replaced.
The Church Today
St Paul's Church is now part of a shared church area with St Alkmund's Church, Duffield. It used to be part of a different area called Duffield Frith.
The church follows a certain tradition within the Church of England. It is part of the Diocese of Derby.
Memorials Inside the Church
Inside St Paul's Church, you can find special memorials. These are like tributes to people who have passed away.
- One memorial is for John Tempest, who died in 1863. It was made by J B Robinson of Derby.
- Another memorial is for William Tempest, who died in 1842. This one was made by N Coulson.
The Church Organ
In 1880, a special room was built just for the church organ. Then, in 1905, a pipe organ was put in. This organ was made by Alfred Kirkland. You can find more details about this organ in a special register that lists pipe organs.
See also
- Listed buildings in Little Eaton
