St Margaret's Church, Carsington Explained

St Margaret's Church, Carsington
Coordinates:53.0774°N -1.6245°W
Location:Carsington, Derbyshire
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:St Margaret
Parish:Carsington
Deanery:Wirksworth[1]
Archdeaconry:Chesterfield
Diocese:Derby
Province:Canterbury

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

History

The church may date from the 13th century. A sundial set into the east wall is inscribed Re-edified 1648.[2] The west end gallery has an inscription This loft was erected at the onely charge of Sir Philp Gell, Baronett. Anno Domini 1704 by consent of the parish at a meeting in Carsington: for the use of his tenants in Hopton.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

The organ was installed in 1932 and was built by Robert Oldacre. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Margaret, Carsington . . 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.