St Margaret's Church, Wormhill Explained

St Margaret’s Church, Tideswell
Coordinates:53.2642°N -1.8147°W
Location:Wormhill, Derbyshire SK17 8SL
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:St Margaret
Heritage Designation:Grade II* listed
Designated Date:21 April 1967
Parish:Wormhill
Deanery:Bakewell and Eyam
Archdeaconry:Chesterfield
Diocese:Diocese of Derby

St Margaret's Church, Wormhill is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Wormhill, Derbyshire.[1]

History

The medieval chapel was enlarged and altered in 1746 when a low porch and west gallery were erected. In 1826 another gallery was erected over the communion table to accommodate the singers. It was rebuilt by the architect T H Rushforth of London and reopened on 16 June 1864.[2] The contractor was Charles Humphreys of Derby.

Transepts were added between 1904 and 1910.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

The church contains a pipe organ by J. Porritt. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Buildings of England: Derbyshire . Pevsner . Nikolaus . Nikolaus Pevsner . Elizabeth . Williamson. 1978 . . Harmondsworth . 0-14-071008-6 . 361 .
  2. News: . Re-opening of Wormhill Church near Buxton . Derby Mercury . Derby . 29 June 1864 . 12 April 2015.