Dronfield Parish Church, Derbyshire
Church of St John the Baptist, Church Street, Dronfield
Grade I Listed
List Entry Number: 1187146
Parish Church. Late C13 and C14 with mid-C16 alterations, extensive repairs c1819, further alteration in 1855 and 1916, and extensions in 1984. Ashlar and coursed rubble coal measures sandstone, with coped gables, moulded finials, and graduated slate and lead roof coverings. West tower, with slender octagonal spire, nave, north and south aisles, south aisle doorway, chancel, vestry and C20 service extension.
Listing NGR: SK3528478419
More information can be found on the link below:-
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1187146
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St John the Baptist's Church, Dronfield
St John the Baptist’s Church, Dronfield is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the late 13th century. It was altered in the mid 16th century, and had extensive repairs around 1819.
There were further alterations and restoration in 1855 by the architects Flockton and Son of Sheffield at a cost of £1,300. New roofs covered with lead were placed over the aisles. The nave roof was opened and the ceiling removed. New floors were laid and the seating was renewed. The west gallery was removed and the west window was partially filled with stained glass in memory of Mr Butterman of Dronfield. It reopened by the Bishop of Lichfield on Thursday 26 April 1855.
New stained glass was inserted in the east window in 1887 paid for by William Parker of Whittington Hall. F. R. Shields of London designed it and it was highly praised by Edward Burne-Jones.
Memorials
Thomas Godfred (d. 1399) and his brother Richard
John Fanshawe (d. 1580) and his wife Margaret
Sir Richard Barley
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
St Andrew’s Church, Gosforth Valley
St Philip’s Church, Holmesdale
St Mary’s Church, Unstone
St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield
Organ
The church contains an organ by Alexander Buckingham dating from 1830 which has been restored and extended numerous times. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John_the_Baptist%27s_Church,_Dro...
Dronfield Parish Church, Derbyshire
Church of St John the Baptist, Church Street, Dronfield
Grade I Listed
List Entry Number: 1187146
Parish Church. Late C13 and C14 with mid-C16 alterations, extensive repairs c1819, further alteration in 1855 and 1916, and extensions in 1984. Ashlar and coursed rubble coal measures sandstone, with coped gables, moulded finials, and graduated slate and lead roof coverings. West tower, with slender octagonal spire, nave, north and south aisles, south aisle doorway, chancel, vestry and C20 service extension.
Listing NGR: SK3528478419
More information can be found on the link below:-
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1187146
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St John the Baptist's Church, Dronfield
St John the Baptist’s Church, Dronfield is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the late 13th century. It was altered in the mid 16th century, and had extensive repairs around 1819.
There were further alterations and restoration in 1855 by the architects Flockton and Son of Sheffield at a cost of £1,300. New roofs covered with lead were placed over the aisles. The nave roof was opened and the ceiling removed. New floors were laid and the seating was renewed. The west gallery was removed and the west window was partially filled with stained glass in memory of Mr Butterman of Dronfield. It reopened by the Bishop of Lichfield on Thursday 26 April 1855.
New stained glass was inserted in the east window in 1887 paid for by William Parker of Whittington Hall. F. R. Shields of London designed it and it was highly praised by Edward Burne-Jones.
Memorials
Thomas Godfred (d. 1399) and his brother Richard
John Fanshawe (d. 1580) and his wife Margaret
Sir Richard Barley
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
St Andrew’s Church, Gosforth Valley
St Philip’s Church, Holmesdale
St Mary’s Church, Unstone
St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield
Organ
The church contains an organ by Alexander Buckingham dating from 1830 which has been restored and extended numerous times. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John_the_Baptist%27s_Church,_Dro...