All Saints' Church, Kirk Hallam Explained

All Saints’ Church, Kirk Hallam
Coordinates:52.9602°N -1.3183°W
Location:Kirk Hallam
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:All Saints
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Parish:Kirk Hallam
Deanery:Erewash
Archdeaconry:Derby
Diocese:Diocese of Derby

All Saints’ Church, Kirk Hallam is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire.[1]

History

The church dates from the 14th century. The nave was restored by George Edmund Street when new buttresses were added, a new porch constructed, the south wall was underpinned, the pews removed and replaced with open seating, the tower arch opened up, and the floor paved with Minton tiles. The church reopened on 21 August 1859.[2]

Organ

The pipe organ was built by Charles Lloyd and Co and dedicated by the Bishop of Derby on 7 May 1904.[3] A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

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Notes and References

  1. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978.
  2. News: . Reopening of Kirk Hallam Church . Derby Mercury . Derby . 24 August 1859 . 2 June 2015 .
  3. News: . New organ at Kirk Hallam Church . Sheffield Daily Telegraph . Sheffield . 9 May 1904 . 2 June 2015 .