Christ Church, Long Lane Explained

Christ Church, Long Lane
Coordinates:52.9391°N -1.6265°W
Location:Long Lane, Derbyshire
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:Christ Church
Architect:Robert Evans
Completed Date:1859
Parish:Long Lane
Deanery:Longford
Archdeaconry:Derby
Diocese:Diocese of Derby
Province:Province of York

Christ Church, Long Lane is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Long Lane, Derbyshire.

History

The church dates from 1859. It was built by the contractor William Evans of Ellastone to the designs of the architect Robert Evans of Hine and Evans in Nottingham for a cost of £900.[1] It was consecrated on 8 October 1859 by the Bishop of Lichfield.[2] The east window was by William Wales of Newcastle.

The tower and vestry were added in 1874.

Organ

The organ is by I Abbott. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Notes and References

  1. News: . Consecration of Long Lane Church . Derby Mercury . Derby . 17 October 1859 . 24 August 2015 .
  2. News: . Christ’s Church, Long Lane . Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal . Derby . 7 October 1859 . 24 August 2015 .