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Derbyshire Churches and Chapels
Aldercar St John, Cromford Road SK445479
An attractive, small chapel of ease within the parish of Langley Mill. It dates from 1871 and the main architectural feature is an apse with glass by W Ramsay. The west window displays symbols of the four evangelists.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 9.30
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 712441 (Vicar)
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Codnor St James, Crosshills/Denby Lane SK418487
A small "Commissioners'" church, built in 1844 in the lancet style and with a west gallery on cast-iron columns. The chancel dates from 1890. The font, found in 1834 in the precincts of Codnor Castle, is now in a small chapel dedicated to St Nicholas (as was the old castle chapel).
SUNDAY SERVICES: 8.00, 10.00, 6.30
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 742516 (Vicar)
Publication: F S Thorpe, A History of St James Church Codnor
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Denby St Mary The Virgin, Church Street (Grade I) SK399464
Entering from the south east along the churchyard path the view is entirely mediaeval and orthodox: C14 chancel and tower (with spire), nave with C15 clerestory. Inside, however, the effect is curiously lopsided. The late Norman south arcade of two bays is still in place (the oldest surviving part of the church), but the north arcade was removed in 1838 and its aisle raised to the height of the nave roof in order to accommodate a gallery - which still remains, accommodating at its east end the splendid 1914 Harrison & Harrison organ. An upper row of C15 style clerestory windows give the north exterior elevation an unusual two-storeyed appearance. A C17 memorial in the chancel is to Patrick Lowe of Locko Park, his wife and children.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 10.00
CONTACT: Tel: (01332) 880284 (Incumbent)
FLOWER FESTIVAL: 2ND SUN SEPTEMBER
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Church Web Site
Heanor St Lawrence, Market Place SK435465
This is the fourth church on the site, the previous one having been little more than a century old (save for its fine C15 tower) when subsidence started to cause problems. The years 1981-82 therefore saw yet another new start, retaining the mediaeval tower, the north nave arcade and some lower aisle walling. The result, by Kenneth Murta, is an interesting modern design enhanced by old fragments (including Victorian glass), providing a flexible space for worship together with good social and other facilities.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 10.00, 6.30 (4.30 in winter)
CHURCH OPEN: DAILY (EX SUN), 9.00-5.00
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 765803 or (01773) 762350 (Churchwardens) or (01773) 719800 (Vicar)
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Horsley Woodhouse St Susanna, Main Street/ChurchLane SK396449
A small church dating from 1881. Contains some C19 stained glass; there is also an interesting late C19 organ case that may have come from a private house.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 6.30
CONTACT: Tel: (01332) 883443 (Mr Slater)
SUMMER CELEBRATION: 1ST SUN JULY
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Langley Mill St Andrew, Station Road
SK446470
A magnificent stone church by J S Brocklesby, built 1911-13. It is one of the highlights of the Arts and Crafts movement - the style being basically a rugged early Gothic (Iona Abbey comes to mind by way of comparison) with hints of Romanesque. There is a massive central tower whose internal ceiling is stone vaulted. The building's outstanding quality may sometimes be a little lost by virtue of its semi-industrial surroundings; however, it is well used, having become in recent years the centre of a lively Anglican/Methodist ecumenical partnership.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 10.30, 6.00
CHURCH OPEN: MON 12.30-2.00
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 712441 (Vicar)
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Morley St Matthew, Church Lane (Grade I) SK396409
Beautifully situated, adjacent to the old Rectory (now a Diocesan Retreat House), and full of wonderful treasures. The architecture itself is fine, ranging from Norman to 15th century, but it is its contents that most visitors will relish, particularly the 14th century stained glass from Dale Abbey (now in the NE chapel) and the numerous monuments of the Sacheverell family dating from 15th to 18th centuries. Also from Dale Abbey are the mediaeval floor tiles and the south porch. In the tower arch is the small organ by Hill (1885) with its elegant Gothic case (1899) inspired by that of the 14th century instrument at Sion, Switzerland (the oldest existing organ).
CHURCH SERVICE: 11.00
CHURCH OPEN: SAT 2.00-4.00 (EASTER TILL HARVEST)
Publication: G Compton-Bracebridge, A History of St Matthew's Church Morley (with pen & ink illustrations by its author)
CONTACT: Tel: (01332) 880380 (Incumbent)
Ripley is a bustling market town, clearly visible from many directions on its hilltop site, the two highest features being the Town Hall (former Market Hall) and All Saints' tower. The church itself is of Commissioners' Gothic and dates from 1821. It is set back from the road, hemmed in by buildings to the west but with an attractive churchyard approach on the south side. The interior is open and aisleless with a wide west gallery; it is comfortable and has all modern facilities.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 9.15, 11.00, 6.30 (10.00 & 6.30 only on 1st)
CHURCH OPEN: SAT MORNINGS + MOST WEEKDAY MORNINGS
(Moseley Street, behind church hall)
Smalley St John The Baptist, Main Road SK407446
The present church was first constructed (on an ancient site) in 1793. Subsequent additions and alterations, however, have removed any traces of the C18 work. Its most unusual feature is the almost (but not quite) detached Arts & Crafts belfry with a pretty, pyramid roof, added to house the chime of five bells donated by a former Incumbent. This chime, by Taylor of Loughborough, with the Tenor weighing over 2 tons, is said to be the heaviest in England.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 9.30, 6.30
CONTACT: Tel: (01332) 880380 (Incumbent)
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