St Margaret's Church, Carsington, is a

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parish church in the

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History

The church may date from the 13th century. A sundial set into the east wall is inscribed ''Re-edified 1648''. The west end gallery has an inscription ''This loft was erected at the onely charge of Sir Philp Gell, Baronett. Anno Domini 1704 by consent of the parish at a meeting in Carsington: for the use of his tenants in Hopton''.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with *

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St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Bonsall, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 13th century. In time it was filled with galleries and the chancel and tower were cut ...

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*All Saints' Church, Ballidon *St James' Church, Brassington *All Saints' Church, Elton *St James' Church, Idridgehay *

Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 12th century. It comprises a west tower, nave, aisles and clerestory, a south porch and c ...

*Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth *

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Organ

The organ was installed in 1932 and was built by Robert Oldacre. A specification of the organ can be found on the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Carsington Church of England church buildings in Derbyshire Grade II* listed churches in Derbyshire

History

Parish status

Organ

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