Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton

Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton, is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire.[2]

Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
Map
53°2′55.18″N 1°35′59.57″W / 53.0486611°N 1.5998806°W / 53.0486611; -1.5998806
LocationKirk Ireton
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationHoly Trinity
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryChesterfield
DeaneryWirksworth
ParishKirk Ireton

History

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The church dates from the 12th century. It comprises a west tower, nave, aisles and clerestory, a south porch and chancel with one bay, chapels and a vestry.

It was restored in 1873 by Evans and Jolley from Nottingham, with the masonry work being carried out by William and Benjamin Doxey.[3]

Parish status

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The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

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The pipe organ was built by Henry Willis in 1859. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Holy Trinity Church (Grade I) (1335168)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. ^ "Kirk Ireton, Reopening of the Church". Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald. Derby. 4 October 1873. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  4. ^ "NPOR [D06270]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 17 June 2015.