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 | |
| 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, Stonebroom is a historic church located in Stonebroom, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical structure that needs to be protected.
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The Story of St Peter's Church
Before St Peter's Church was built, people in Stonebroom had to walk about a mile to St Leonard's Church, Shirland for services. This was a long walk, especially in bad weather.
Building a Place to Worship
To make it easier for the community, a local leader named Rev. J. W. Maltby started a "mission" in the village. This meant setting up a temporary place for people to gather and worship. They used four or five cottages to create a "Mission Room."
Around 1880, the community built an "Iron Mission Church." This was a church made from iron sheets, which was a common way to quickly build a place of worship before a more permanent building could be constructed. This temporary church served the village for many years.
A Permanent Home for the Community
The idea for a permanent church came from a desire to remember John Jackson of Stubben Edge, Ashover. A "memorial" church is built to honor someone's memory. The construction of the new church began in 1900 and finished in 1901.
The church was designed by an architect named Mr. Percy H. Currey from Derby. On July 7, 1900, Mrs. John Jackson laid the first stone, known as the "foundation stone." The land for the church was kindly given by the Clay Cross Company.
The stone used to build the church came from railway construction projects in the Erewash Valley. The church officially opened in July 1901. It was formally dedicated, or "consecrated," by the Bishop of Derby in September 1907. This ceremony made it an official church.
Sharing Parishes
St Peter's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a "joint parish." The churches in this joint parish are:
The Church Organ
In 1904, a special musical instrument called an organ was installed in St Peter's Church. It was built by a company called Musson and Compton from Nottingham. The organ cost almost £200 at the time, which was a lot of money! You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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St Peter’s Church, Stonebroom, from the outside.
