St Saviour's Church, Foremark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Saviour's Church, Foremark |
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St Saviour's Church, Foremark
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| 52°50′6.71″N 1°30′44.4″W / 52.8351972°N 1.512333°W | |
| Location | Foremark |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Saviour |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Completed | 1662 |
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| Parish | Foremark |
| Deanery | Repton |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Saviour's Church, Foremark is a historic church located in Foremark, Derbyshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered one of the most important historical buildings in the country.
History of St Saviour's Church
This church was built a long time ago, in 1662. A person named Sir Francis Burdett, 2nd Baronet was responsible for building it.
Inside the church, there is a special stand called an oak lectern. A lectern is where the Bible or other readings are placed during a church service. This lectern was given to the church in 1920. It was a way to remember all the people who died in the First World War.
What is a Parish Church?
St Saviour's Church is a "parish church." A parish is like a local area that a church serves. This church shares its parish duties with two other churches:
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Newton Solney
- St. Wystan's Church, Repton
This means they work together to serve the people in their combined local areas.
More About Listed Buildings
If you are interested in other important historical buildings, you can look up:
- Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Foremark
