St Giles’ Church, Longstone (also known as St Giles' Church, Great Longstone) is a

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in the

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Great Longstone Great Longstone, with Little Longstone, is one of two villages in the local government district of Derbyshire Dales in Derbyshire, England. The population (including Hassop and Rowland, but not Little Longstone) as taken at the 2011 Census ...

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History

The church dates from the 13th century with 14th and 16th century additions. It was restored between 1872 and 1873 by

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. The church was restored sensitively with much re-use of original material as possible. The levels of floor throughout were re-arranged, and the church seated with open oak seats. New choir stalls were placed in the

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, and a low stone screen of simple character was erected between the chancel and the

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. A new vestry and organ chamber was provided. The contractors for the restoration work were Joseph Brown and Co. Stained glass windows designed by

were constructed by

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. The bells were cast by Taylor of Loughborough, and the tower clock provided by Smiths of Derby. The church reopened on 22 September 1873

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with * All Saints' Church, Curbar * St Martin's Church, Stoney Middleton *The Good Shepherd Church, Wardlow

Organ

The church contains a pipe organ by Chappell and Co dating from 1873. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

References

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History

Parish status

Organ

See also

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