Church in Derbyshire, England
| St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell | |
|---|---|
 St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell | |
| 53°19′35″N 01°44′20″W / 53.32639°N 1.73889°W / 53.32639; -1.73889 | |
| Location | Bradwell, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Barnabas |
| Consecrated | 22 October 1868 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | C C Townsend |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 144 feet (44 m) |
| Width | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Nave width | 27 feet (8.2 m) |
| Height | 88 feet (27 m) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Parish | Bradwell |
St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Bradwell, Derbyshire.
History
The church was designed by the architect C C Townsend. Construction started in 1867 and the building was consecrated on 22 October 1868 by Bishop Trower. Samuel Fox, inventor of the Paragon umbrella frame, donated £100 towards the cost of constructing the church. The foundation for the tower was laid on Saturday 3 August 1888 and the contract awarded to Alfred Hill of Tideswell. The design of the tower was by Naylor and Tait of Derby. The tower and clock were completed and opened on 15 July 1889. The spire was completed in 1891.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley and Foster. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Barnabas, Church Street (Grade II) (1087832)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
- "Hope". Derby Mercury. Derby. 28 October 1868. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- "Bradwell Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2030" (PDF). p. 5. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- "Bradwell". Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald. Derby. 8 August 1888. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- "Bradwell". Derbyshire Courier. Derby. 20 July 1889. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- "NPOR [N05313]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 9 April 2015.