St Michael's Church, Stanton by Bridge explained

St Michael’s Church, Stanton by Bridge
Coordinates:52.8405°N -1.456°W
Location:Stanton by Bridge
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:St Michael
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Parish:Stanton by Bridge
Deanery:Melbourne
Archdeaconry:Derby
Diocese:Diocese of Derby

St Michael's Church, Stanton by Bridge is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Stanton by Bridge, Derbyshire.[2]

History

The church is medieval with elements from the 11th to the 13th century. It was rebuilt around 1682 by the Rector, Augustine Jackson. A further restoration was undertaken between 1865 and 1866 under the supervision of the architect Ewan Christian with the contractor being John Wood of Derby.. It reopened on 9 May 1866.[3] New roofs were erected over the nave and chancel. The walls were cleaned removing the thick coating of lime. Open benches of white varnished deal replaced the old pews, and an ornamental bell turret replaced the old wooden bell turret. Five stained glass windows by William Wailes of Newcastle were inserted.

Memorials

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with:

Organ

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Michael, Stanton by Bridge . . British Listed Buildings . 7 April 2015.
  2. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978.
  3. News: . Re-opening of Stanton-by-Bridge Church . Derby Mercury . Derby . 16 May 1866 . 7 April 2015 .