St Giles' Church, Sandiacre Explained

St Giles’ Church, Sandiacre
Coordinates:52.9306°N -1.2872°W
Location:Sandiacre
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:St Giles
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Parish:Sandiacre
Deanery:Erewash
Archdeaconry:Derby
Diocese:Diocese of Derby

St Giles’ Church, Sandiacre is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Sandiacre, Derbyshire.[1]

History

The church dates from the 11th century. The chancel was added around 1342. The church was restored in 1855[2] and 1866. Further work was carried out in 1883, when new pews and a new organ were installed, new bells provided, and gas chandeliers added. The floor was laid with Minton encaustic tiles and the walls were stripped of plaster.[3]

Organ

The pipe organ was built by Nigel Church in 1977, in consultation with David Butterworth. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

See also

Notes and References

  1. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978.
  2. News: . Re-opening of Sandiacre Church . Derby Mercury . Derby . 30 May 1855 . 2 June 2015 .
  3. News: . Sandiacre Church Restoration . Derby Daily Telegraph . Derby . 31 October 1883 . 2 June 2015 .