St Lawrence’s Church, Eyam is a
Grade II* listed
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parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the Church (building), 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 com ...
in the
Church of England
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in
Eyam
Eyam () is an English village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales that lies within the Peak District National Park. There is evidence of early occupation by Ancient Britons on the surrounding moors and lead was mined in the area by the Ro ...
,
Derbyshire
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.
History
The church is medieval with elements from the 13th and 15th centuries. It was partially rebuilt in 1619. The church was restored in 1868–70 by
George Edmund Street
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with the work started by Malland and Son of Bamford at a cost of £1,337 () for rebuilding the chancel and installing a new window. However, the work was much more involved than first estimated, as the chancel work uncovered the poor condition of the rest of the church and an additional £1,200 () was needed. The contractor was changed to Dennett and Co of Nottingham, and the north aisle was rebuilt with five windows, and an additional aisle was added to the north side of the chancel. The galleries were removed, and the roof was re-leaded.
The south aisle and porch were rebuilt between 1882 and 1883 by Walker of Sheffield with the contractor being Hibbert of Baslow.
For a fuller account of this very active church and its many activities please go to https://www.eyamchurch.org/village-history/parish-church/.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with:
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St Anne’s Church, Baslow
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St Hugh’s Church, Foolow
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley and Foster dating from 1879. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Notable rectors
* 1630 and 1660
Shorland Adams
* 1644:
Thomas Stanley
* 1664:
William Mompesson
See also
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Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
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Listed buildings in Eyam
References
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Church of England church buildings in Derbyshire
Eyam
Grade II* listed churches in Derbyshire
13th-century church buildings in England
15th-century church buildings in England