St Swithin's Church, Holmesfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield |
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St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield (Photo by Alan Heardman)
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| 53°17′44.35″N 1°31′14.2″W / 53.2956528°N 1.520611°W | |
| Location | Holmesfield |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Swithin |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Dronfield with Holmesfield |
| Deanery | Chesterfield |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Swithin's Church is a special old church in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England. It's part of the Church of England and is so important that it's listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it's protected because of its history and unique architecture.
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A Look Back: Church History
This church was first built way back in 1727. Later, in 1826, some new parts were added to make it bigger.
Restoring the Church
In 1890, the church got a big makeover. Workers put in new windows, cleaned and painted the inside, and even installed a new heating system. This work was done by Ellis Outram, a local person from Holmesfield.
Adding the Chancel
A special part of the church called the chancel was built starting on April 11, 1898. Mrs. W.A. Milner laid the first stone. This new section cost £725, which was a lot of money back then! The Bishop of Southwell officially opened the new chancel on September 12, 1898.
At the same time, some lovely gifts were added to the church. A new wooden pulpit was given in memory of Mrs. Roberts from Sheffield. A new font, which is a basin used for baptisms, was given by Mrs. George Greaves. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Goodliffe provided a beautiful chandelier for the chancel.
Unfortunately, not everything went perfectly. Just two months later, a strong wind storm blew down the cross on top of the new chancel.
Church Community
St Swithin's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It works together with:
- St Andrew's Church, Gosforth Valley
- St Philip's Church, Holmesdale
- St Mary's Church, Unstone
- St John the Baptist's Church, Dronfield
The Church Organ
For many years, St Swithin's Church had a pipe organ made by a company called Brindley & Foster. This organ was installed in the 1920s. You can find details about it on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs.
However, in 1992, the church replaced the old pipe organ with a new electronic organ. The old pipes and other parts of the original organ were removed in 2014.
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