St Peter's Church, Parwich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter’s Church, Parwich |
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St Peter’s Church, Parwich
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| 53°05′10.38″N 1°43′13.14″W / 53.0862167°N 1.7203167°W | |
| Location | Parwich |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | peakfive.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens and Frederick J Robinson |
| Groundbreaking | 1873 |
| Completed | 1874 |
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| Parish | Parwich |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Peter’s Church, Parwich is a special old church in Parwich, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is considered a very important building. It has a "Grade II*" listing, which means it has great historical or architectural importance.
A New Beginning: Building the Church
The original church building in Parwich was very old, from medieval times. It was taken down to make way for the church you see today. This new church was built between 1872 and 1873. It was made from strong Coxbench stone.
Two architects, Henry Isaac Stevens and Frederick Josias Robinson, designed the church. A kind person named Sir Thomas William Evans paid for the whole project. The church officially opened its doors on October 17, 1873. The beautiful carvings inside were made by Harry Hems, a sculptor from Exeter. The company that built the church was W.H. and J. Slater from Derby.
Sharing a Parish
St Peter's Church in Parwich is part of a larger group of churches called a "joint parish." This means it works together with other churches in nearby villages. These churches include:
- St Michael and All Angels’ Church in Alsop-en-le-Dale
- St Edmund’s Church in Fenny Bentley
- St Leonard’s Church in Thorpe
- St Mary's Church in Tissington
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was built in 1873 by a company called Abbott and Smith. An organ is a large musical instrument that uses air blown through pipes to make sound. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs across the country.
