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 church. It is located in a place called Old Brampton in England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is considered a building of great historical and architectural importance.
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History of the Church
The front entrance, called the porch, of this church was built a very long time ago in the 12th century. However, most of the church you see today was built in the 14th century. That makes it hundreds of years old!
Big Changes in 1868
In 1868, the church had a big "restoration." This means it was repaired and updated to make it look good and strong again. During this time:
- The roofs of the main part of the church (the nave) and the side areas (south aisles) were replaced.
- The walls of the upper windows (clerestories) were also fixed.
- The floor was lowered back to its original level.
- All the windows got new glass, which was a special type called 'cathedral' glass.
- The tower was opened up to the rest of the church, and seats were added inside it.
- A new staircase was built for the bell tower.
- The stone walls were cleaned.
- A new room for the clergy, called a vestry, was built.
All these repairs cost about £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, the church's bells were "recast." This means the old bells were melted down and made into new ones. Also, a new burial ground was officially blessed by the Bishop of Southwell, Sir Edwyn Hoskyns, 12th Baronet. This made it ready for burials.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful organ that was made by a company called Brindley & Foster. It was built in 1882. The organ was first played on December 6, 1882. The person who played it was Henry Norman Biggin. He was the organist at the Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield.
What is a Parish?
A "parish" is like a local area that a church serves. St Peter and St Paul's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it works together with other churches and community places nearby.
The church shares its parish with:
- St Lawrence's Church, Great Barlow
- Cutthorpe Institute, Cutthorpe
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Brampton, North East Derbyshire
