St Leonard's Church, Shirland Explained

St Leonard’s Church, Shirland
Coordinates:	53.1213°N -1.4053°W
Location:	Shirland, Derbyshire
Country:	England
Denomination:	Church of England
Dedication:	St Leonard
Parish:	Shirland
Deanery:	Alfreton^[1]
Archdeaconry:	Chesterfield
Diocese:	Derby
Province:	Canterbury

St Leonard's Church, Shirland is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England^[2] in Shirland, Derbyshire.

History

The church dates from the 15th century. Alterations were made in the 17th century. It was restored between 1848 and 1849 under the direction of the architect Henry Isaac Stevens^[3] and was re-opened by the Bishop of Lichfield on 24 January 1849.

The church was restored again in 1929.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with:

• Holy Cross Church, Morton
• St Peter's Church, Stonebroom

Organ

An organ was installed at a cost of £200 in 1885 by John Stringer and Co of Hanley.^[4] A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Bells

The church tower contains a ring of 6 bells.^[5]

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in North East Derbyshire
• Listed buildings in Shirland and Higham

Notes and References

1. Web site: St Leonard, Shirland . . A Church Near You . The Church of England. 21 January 2017 .
2. Book: Pevsner. Nikolaus . Williamson . Elizabeth . 1979. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire . Penguin Books Limited. 0140710086.
3. News: . Re-opening of Shirland Church . Derby Mercury . England . 31 January 1849 . 21 January 2017 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
4. News: . Shirland. Opening of a new organ at the parish church . Derby Mercury . England . 7 October 1885 . 21 January 2017 . British Newspaper Archive . subscription .
5. Web site: Shirland, Derbys St Leonard . . 8 August 2011 . . Dovemaster . 21 January 2017 .