St Andrew's Church, Twyford

St Andrew’s Church, Twyford is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Twyford, Derbyshire.[2]

St Andrew’s Church, Twyford
St Andrew’s Church, Twyford
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52°51′12.12″N 1°30′55.43″W / 52.8533667°N 1.5153972°W / 52.8533667; -1.5153972
LocationTwyford, Derbyshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Andrew
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryDerby
DeaneryMelbourne
ParishBarrow-on-Trent with Twyford

History

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The church dates from the 12th century. It was restored early in the 18th century, and the tower was repaired in 1821 following a lightning strike. There was a fire on 27 November 1910[3] which destroyed the organ and many of the pews. It resulted in a restoration the following year.

Parish status

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The church is in a joint parish with

Memorials

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The church contains memorials to:

  • George Harpur (d. 1658)
  • Anna Harpur (d. 1688)

Organ

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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. "Church of St Andrew (Grade I) (1039117)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. ^ "Fire at Twyford Church". Derby Daily Telegraph. Derby. 27 November 1910. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. ^ "NPOR [N05367]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 15 April 2015.