St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill is a
Grade II* listed
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parish church
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in the
Church of England
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Sutton on the Hill
Sutton-on-the-Hill is a parish in south Derbyshire eight miles (13 km) west of Derby. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2011 Census was 123. The village is widely spread out and contains both a church (which, unlike most of the ...
,
Derbyshire
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History
The church dates from the 14th century, but with the exception of the chancel, was very heavily rebuilt in 1863 by the architects Giles and Brookhouse of Derby. The tower and spire was raised to , higher than the one it replaced. The east window was filled with stained glass by
Hardman & Co. of Birmingham. The chancel floor was laid with Minton encaustic tiles. A
Gurney Stove was installed for heating. The contractor was W.H. and J. Slater.
Organ
The organ dates from 1881 and is by Harston & Son. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
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St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
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St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton
St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Church Broughton is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Church Broughton, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the early 12th century but contains elements from the 14th, 15th and ...
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St Chad's Church, Longford
St Chad's Church, Longford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Longford, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 12th century, with other work from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The tower is 15th century ...
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All Saints' Church, Dalbury
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Christ Church, Long Lane
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St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
St Andrew's Church, Radbourne is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Radbourne, Derbyshire.
History
The church dates from the 13th century, with additions in the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The porch was added in 1792, ...
*All Saints’ Church, Trusley
See also
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Grade II* listed buildings in South Derbyshire
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Listed buildings in Sutton on the Hill
Sutton on the Hill
Sutton-on-the-Hill is a parish in south Derbyshire eight miles (13 km) west of Derby. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2011 Census was 123. The village is widely spread out and contains both a church (wh ...
References
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Church of England church buildings in Derbyshire
Grade II* listed churches in Derbyshire