St Mary's Church, Marston on Dove explained

St Mary’s Church, Hilton with Marston on Dove
Coordinates:52.8634°N -1.6534°W
Location:Marston on Dove
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Website:www.stmaryshilton.org
Dedication:St Mary
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Parish:Hilton with Marston on Dove
Deanery:Dove and Derwent
Archdeaconry:Derby
Diocese:Diocese of Derby

St Mary's Church, Marston on Dove is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Marston on Dove, Derbyshire.[1]

History

The church dates from the 13th century. It is built of sandstone ashlar with Welsh slate roofs with stone coped gables. It comprises a west tower and spire, aisled nave with south porch and chancel. It was restored between 1927 and 1929 under the supervision of Derby architect Percy Heylin Curry.

Bells

The church contains the oldest bell in Derbyshire, which was cast in 1366 by John of Stafford.

Organ

The pipe organ dates from the late 17th century and was originally in Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire, and later in Sudbury parish church. 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 . 1978 . Yale University Press . 0-14-071008-6.