St Giles' Church, Matlock is a

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parish church in the

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Matlock, Derbyshire Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire, England. It is situated in the south-eastern part of the Peak District, with the National Park directly to the west. The town is twinned with the French town of Eaubonne. The former spa resort of Matloc ...

History

The church is medieval. The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir

Richard Arkwright Sir Richard Arkwright (23 December 1732 – 3 August 1792) was an English inventor and a leading entrepreneur during the early Industrial Revolution. He is credited as the driving force behind the development of the spinning frame, known as t ...

. Arkwright was initially buried at this church before his remains were removed to the family chapel (now

St Mary's Church, Cromford St Mary's Church, Cromford, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cromford, Derbyshire. History The current building replaced an ancient chapel. The church was built to the designs of the architect Thomas Gardner for the ...

) near the home he began for himself at

Willersley Castle Willersley Castle is a late 18th-century country mansion above the River Derwent at Cromford, Derbyshire, outside Peak District National Park. The castle has been a Grade II* listed building since April 2000. Standing in of grounds, the Clas ...

after the latter building's completion in 1797. The chancel dates from 1859 and was rebuilt to the designs of G.H. Stokes. It was re-opened by the Archdeacon of Derby on 23 December 1859. In 1871, substantial restoration works were undertaken. The last service was held on New Year's Day, 1871. The whole church, with the exception of the tower and chancel were pulled down and rebuilt by Benjamin Wilson of Derby. The church was reopened by the Rt. Revd. Bishop Hobhouse on 26 October 1871 The present south aisle and chapel were built in 1897-98 by

Percy Heylyn Currey Percy Heylyn Currey FRIBA (November 1864 – 5 March 1942) was an English architect based in Derby. Life He was born in November 1864, the son of Benjamin Scott Currey and Helen Heygate. He was educated at Derby School from 1875 to 1883, and was ...

of Derby at a cost of £1,500. The church was re-opened on 19 May 1898. The chancel paneling was removed in 1969.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with *

St John the Baptist's Church, Dethick St John the Baptist's Church, Dethick is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Dethick, Derbyshire. History The church was founded in 1279 by Geoffrey Dethick, and Thomas de Wathenowe, the Prior of Felley Priory in Nottin ...

* Christ Church, Holloway * St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock Bath

Organ

The pipe organ was built by

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in 1873. It was rebuilt in 1898 by A. Kirkland, and in 1908 by J.H Adkins of Derby, and in 1996 by M.C. Thompson. A specification of the organ can be found on the

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Bells

The church tower contains a ring of 8 bells dating from 1904. They were cast by Mears and Stainbank.

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History

Parish status

Organ

Bells

See also

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