All Saints’ Church, Alderwasley, is a

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parish church in the

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in Alderwasley,

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History

The church replaced the ancient chapel of St Margaret in the village. It was built by A.F. Hurt of

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and placed near the hall for the convenience of the family. The church was opened on 27 September 1849.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with *

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*All Saints’ Church, Ballidon *St James’ Church, Brassington *

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*All Saints’ Church, Elton *St James’ Church, Idridgehay *

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*Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth *

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Organ

The organ was installed in 1880 and was built by

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. A specification of the organ can be found on the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Alderwasley Alderwasley Alderwasley Churches completed in 1849

History

Parish status

Organ

See also

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