St Peter and St Paul's Church, Old Brampton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Brampton |
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St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Brampton
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| 53°14′35.04″N 1°29′52.7″W / 53.2430667°N 1.497972°W | |
| Location | Old Brampton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Old Brampton |
| Deanery | North East |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Peter and St Paul's Church is a very old and important parish church located in Old Brampton, Brampton, North East Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it's a historic building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church Building
The church has parts that are very old. Its porch was built around the 12th century, which is over 800 years ago! Most of the church you see today was built in the 14th century, about 700 years ago.
Church Restoration in 1868
In 1868, the church underwent a big repair project. The roofs of the main part (nave) and the side areas (south aisles) were replaced. The walls of the upper windows (clerestories) were also fixed. The floor was lowered to its original level, and all the windows received new "cathedral" glass.
The tower was opened up to the rest of the church, and new seating was added. A staircase for the bell tower was built inside the church. All the stone work was cleaned. A new room for the clergy (vestry) was also built. This restoration cost £1,000, which was a lot of money back then! A local builder named Mr. Marriott from Staveley did the work.
Bells and Burial Ground in 1923
In 1923, the church's bells were melted down and reshaped to make new ones. This process is called recasting. Also, a new area for burials was officially blessed. This blessing was done by the Bishop of Southwell, Sir Edwyn Hoskyns, 12th Baronet.
Church Organ Details
The church has a beautiful organ built by Brindley & Foster. It was made in 1882. The organ was first played on December 6, 1882. Henry Norman Biggin, who was the organist at the Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield, played it for the opening. You can find more technical details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Parish Connections
St Peter and St Paul's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community with other local places. These include:
- St Lawrence's Church, Great Barlow
- Cutthorpe Institute, Cutthorpe
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Brampton, North East Derbyshire
