St Peter's Church, Stonebroom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter’s Church, Stonebroom |
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St Peter’s Church, Stonebroom
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| 53°8′1.48″N 1°22′47.9″W / 53.1337444°N 1.379972°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 41586 59787 |
| Location | Stonebroom, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter |
| Consecrated | September 1907 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Percy H Currey |
| Groundbreaking | 7 July 1900 |
| Completed | July 1901 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Stonebroom |
| Deanery | Alfreton |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Peter's Church in Stonebroom is a special building. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is important and protected. This church is part of the Church of England and serves the community of Stonebroom, a village in Derbyshire, England.
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The Church's Story
Early Worship in Stonebroom
Before St Peter's Church was built, people in Stonebroom had to walk about a mile to St Leonard's Church, Shirland for church services. This was a long walk, especially in bad weather.
To help the community, a local church leader, Rev. J. W. Maltby, started a "mission" in the village. A mission is like a temporary church setup. They turned four or five cottages into a "Mission Room" where people could gather for worship.
Around 1880, the community built an "Iron Mission Church." This was a church made from iron, which was quicker and cheaper to build than a stone church. It was used until a permanent church could be constructed.
Building the Permanent Church
The idea for a permanent church came from a desire to remember John Jackson. He was an important person from Stubben Edge, Ashover. The new church was built between 1900 and 1901 as a memorial to him.
The church was designed by an architect named Mr. Percy H. Currey from Derby. The first stone, called the foundation stone, was laid on July 7, 1900. Mrs. John Jackson herself placed this stone. The land for the church was given by the Clay Cross Company.
The stone used to build the church came from railway construction sites. It was rubble stone, which means it was rough and natural. The church officially opened in July 1901. It was then "consecrated" in September 1907 by the Bishop of Derby. To consecrate a church means to officially dedicate it for religious use.
Church Connections
Sharing Parishes
St Peter's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community with other churches nearby. These churches work together.
The churches in this joint parish are:
The Church Organ
Music for Services
In 1904, a special musical instrument was added to the church: an organ. It was built by a company called Musson and Compton from Nottingham. The organ cost almost £200 at that time, which was a lot of money!
You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many pipe organs across the country.
