St Andrew’s Church, Twyford is a
Grade I listed
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parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, ...
in the
Church of England
The Church of England (C of E) is the established Christian church in England and the mother church of the international Anglican Communion. It traces its history to the Christian church recorded as existing in the Roman province of Britain ...
in
Twyford, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 12th century. It was restored early in the 18th century, and the tower was repaired in 1821 following a lightning strike. There was a fire on 27 November 1910 which destroyed the organ and many of the pews. It resulted in a restoration the following year.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
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All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent
All Saints’ Church, Aston upon Trent is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 12th century, with elements from the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th century It was res ...
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St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent
St Wilfrid’s Church, Barrow upon Trent is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Barrow upon Trent, Derbyshire.
History
The Church is a pre conquest Anglo Saxon building. It was given to the Knights Hospitaller in 1165 by ...
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St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston
St Bartholomew's Church, Elvaston is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Elvaston, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 13th century, and was completed in 1474 with funding from Walter Blount, 1st Baron Mountjoy ...
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St James’ Church, Swarkestone
St James’ Church, Swarkestone is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Swarkestone, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 12th and 16th centuries. It was rebuilt between 1874 and 1876 by Frederick Josias Robinso ...
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St James Church, Shardlow
St James’ Church, Shardlow is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Shardlow, Derbyshire.
History
The foundation stone was laid on 14 August 1837 by James Sutton Esq. The foundation stone was laid over a cavity containin ...
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St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Weston-on-Trent is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 13th century the chancel dates from the 12th century with the windows in ...
Memorials
The church contains memorials to:
*George Harpur (d. 1658)
*Anna Harpur (d. 1688)
Organ
A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
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Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
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Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire
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Listed buildings in Twyford and Stenson
Twyford and Stenson is a civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. The parish contains twelve Listed building#England and Wales, listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. Of these, ...
References
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Church of England church buildings in Derbyshire
Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire