St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.[2]
| St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough | |
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 St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough | |
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| 52°28′43″N 0°55′17″W / 52.47856°N 0.92137°W | |
| Location | Market Harborough |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | harborough-anglican.org.uk/teamchurces-stdionysius |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Dionysius |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 154 feet (47 m) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leicester |
| Archdeaconry | Leicester |
| Deanery | Gartree |
| Parish | Market Harborough |
History edit
The earliest parts of the church date from the 13th century, with most features dating from 14th and 15th centuries. Part of the tower was destroyed in a storm in 1735 and the replacement was several feet shorter. Restoration work was carried out in 1857 when the pews of 1751 were cut down in height to about 3 ft and the organ moved from the west gallery to a specially constructed recess. The church reopened on 8 January 1858.[3] In 1887 the chancel and south aisle were re-roofed. In 1953 the nave roof was replaced.[4] This was required due to Deathwatch Beetle damage.[4]
Organ edit
The pipe organ was moved in 1857 and later replaced with a new instrument by J Porritt of Leicester. This was inaugurated on 9 August 1877.[5] Modifications were made in 1914. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[6]
Organists edit
- Herrap Wood 1882 - 1914 (formerly organist of St James' Church, Standard Hill Nottingham)[7]
Bells edit
There are ten bells in the belfry. Eight of the bells were recast in 1901 and two new bells were added in 1990.
References edit
- ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Dionysius (Grade I) (1074439)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ The Buildings of England. Leicestershire and Rutland. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. ISBN 0300096186
- ^ "Market Harborough, Church Restoration". Stamford Mercury. Stamford. 8 January 1858. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ a b "15th century Roof Bosses". harboroughmuseum.org.uk. harborough museum. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Opening of an Organ at St Dionysius". Northampton Mercury. Northampton. 11 August 1877. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ "NPOR [N04542]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ "Death of Mr Harrap Woodl". Market Harborough Advertiser and Midland Mail. England. 12 November 1926. Retrieved 27 November 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.