St John the Baptist's Church, Winster explained

St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster
Coordinates:53.1417°N -1.6439°W
Location:Darley Dale
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Website:winsterchurch.org.uk
Dedication:St John the Baptist
Heritage Designation:Grade II listed
Parish:Winster
Deanery:Wirksworth
Archdeaconry:Chesterfield
Diocese:Diocese of Derby

St John the Baptist's Church, Winster is a Grade II listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Winster, Derbyshire.[2]

History

The tower dates from 1721. Matthew Habershon made alterations in 1840 to 1842, and A Roland Barker started some restoration in 1884.[3] which was completed in 1885.[4] The chancel was demolished and replaced with a larger one, with Minton tiles in the floor. Vestries for the clergy and the choir were constructed. Choir stalls were inserted, a new altar was added and the lighting was improved. The chancel south wall window is by Burne-Jones and was made by Morris and co in 1883.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with:

Incumbents

Organ

The church contains a pipe organ by Abbott. The organ comprised two manuals and pedal with 14 speaking stops and was erected at a cost of £350. The new organ was opened on 28 November 1888 by Arthur Francis Smith of Derby.[13] A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Bells

The tower contains a ring of 5 bells. The 1st is of 1892 by John Taylor, the 2nd of 1846 by John Taylor, The 3rd of 1880 by John Warner & Sons, the 4th by Daniel Hedderly, and the Tenor by John Warner & Sons of 1860.[14]

Churchyard

The churchyard contains memorials to five soldiers.[15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St John the Baptist, Winster . . British Listed Buildings . 4 April 2015.
  2. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978.
  3. News: . Restoration of St John the Baptist’s Church . Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald . Derby . 17 May 1884 . 4 April 2015 .
  4. News: . The Restoration of Winster Church. Reopening Ceremony . Derbyshire Courier . Derby . 21 February 1885 . 4 April 2015 .
  5. News: . Important to the Clergy . John Bull . England . 8 September 1839 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  6. News: . The Church . Pictorial Times . England . 14 November 1846 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  7. News: . Presentation to the Vicar of Winster . Derbyshire Times . England . 10 April 1895 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  8. News: . The Rev. W.H. Nixon . Derby Daily Telegraph . England . 6 March 1926 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  9. News: . Winster Vicar Dies . Sheffield Independent . England . 12 February 1932 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  10. News: . Winster’s New Vicar . Derbyshire Times . England . 16 April 1932 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  11. News: . Two Benefices for Rector of Elton . Derby Daily Telegraph . England . 27 May 1949 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  12. News: . Church Appointments . Nottingham Guardian . England . 16 March 1964 . 14 May 2023 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
  13. News: . Organ opening at Winster . Sheffield Independent . England . 30 November 1888 . 10 April 2023 . British Newspaper Archive .
  14. Web site: Winster, Derbyshire, S John Bapt . . 23 May 2020 . . Dovemaster . 10 April 2023 .
  15. Web site: Winster (St. John the Baptist) Churchyard . . Commonwealth War Graves Commission . Commonwealth War Graves Commission . 10 April 2023 .

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