St Peter's Church, Netherseal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, Netherseal |
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St Peter's Church, Netherseal
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| 52°42′46.8″N 1°34′26.1″W / 52.713000°N 1.573917°W | |
| Location | Netherseal |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Netherseal |
| Deanery | Repton |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Peter's Church in Netherseal, Derbyshire, is an important and historic building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. The church is also a Grade II* 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 is very old! The first parts of St Peter's Church were built way back in the 13th century, which means the 1200s. The tall tower you see today was added later, in the 15th century (the 1400s).
Major Changes in the 1800s
In 1874, the church got a big makeover. An architect named Arthur Blomfield led the project. Many old parts were updated or replaced. For example, the old wooden benches (called pews) were taken out and replaced with new, open seating.
Some of the original walls and pillars in the main part of the church (the nave) were kept. However, most of the church was renewed. A small room called the vestry was removed, and a new bell tower (belfry) was built. A special room for the organ was also added next to the main altar area (the chancel).
The company that did the building work was Mr. Lilley of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The whole project cost about £2,500 at the time. This was a lot of money back then! The church officially reopened on May 6, 1874. The Bishop of Peterborough was there for the special event.
Famous Resting Place
The churchyard, which is the graveyard around the church, has a special connection to history. It is the final resting place of Sir Nigel Gresley. He was a very famous engineer who designed amazing steam trains, like the Flying Scotsman!
Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called a pipe organ. The first pipe organ was put in by a company called Forster and Andrews in 1874, when the church was rebuilt. Later, in 1992, this organ was replaced. The new organ came from another church, Warley Woods Methodist Church. You can find more details about the organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you are interested.
Parish Connections
St Peter's Church is part of a larger group of churches called a joint parish. This means it works together with several other local churches. These churches share resources and often have the same priest or vicar.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- St Mary's Church, Coton in the Elms
- St John the Baptist's Church, Croxall cum Oakley
- St Nicholas and the Blessed Virgin Mary's Church, Croxall cum Oakley
- All Saints' Church, Lullington
- St Mary's Church, Rosliston
- St Lawrence's Church, Walton-on-Trent
- St Matthew's Church, Overseal
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in South Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Netherseal
