NED Mini Guide - Churches
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This page provides information on the different churches located in North East Derbyshire.
ASHOVER - ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
First mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The present church built in perpendicular Gothic style was erected between 1350 and 1419 though the Norman stone covered font decorated with tiny figures around it dates from about 1150 and is one of only 30 or so in England.
BARLOW - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH CHURCH, HACKNEY LANE
An early 13th-century structure with later additions it has a chancel and registers dating from 1573. Annual flower festival held in August. Church open most days throughout the Summer 10.00am - 5.00pm.
CALOW - ST. PETER’S CHURCH, TOP ROAD
Built in 1869, the church tower and spire were completed 18 years later.
CLAY CROSS - ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, HIGH STREET
Erected in 1851 with the 70’ high broach spire being added in 1856. Built in early English or Gothic style.
DRONFIELD - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CHURCH, CHURCH STREET (pictured above)
A fine example of 12th-century early Gothic architecture, with an elegant chancel and magnificent Jacobean pulpit. The church is open all day 9.00am - dusk and is used by both individuals and groups.
ECKINGTON - ST. PETER AND ST PAUL PARISH CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
A church of exceptional architectural interest with most impressive tower and spire. One of the best churches in Derbyshire, celebrated its 900th anniversary in the year 2000.
HASLAND - ST. PAUL’S PARISH CHURCH, CHURCHSIDE
Built in 1850 in traditional Gothic/Early English style, recently tastefully restored, has an Anglican Catholic tradition.
HEATH - ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH, CHURCH LANE
Built in 1853 replacing the original 12th-century church. Two coffin slabs in the porch, one from the earlier church has carvings believed to be unique.
HOLMESFIELD - ST. SWITHIN’S PARISH CHURCH, MAIN ROAD
Built in 1826 on the highest point of the village, giving spectacular views both north and south.
MORTON - CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, CHURCH LANE
Mentioned in the Domesday Book, much was rebuilt in 1850. It contains Norman gargoyles and several stones that appear to be part of a Saxon tomb.
NORTH WINGFIELD - ST. LAWRENCE PARISH CHURCH, ST LAWRENCE ROAD
Of Norman origin, it is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the area and dominates the landscape for miles around.
OLD BRAMPTON - ST PETER AND ST. PAUL PARISH CHURCH
The present church dates back to 1253, of Norman origins, it has battlement walls and a short octagonal spire on a square base. Curiously the clock, on the south face has 63 minutes!
PILSLEY - ST. MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH, CHURCH STREET
Built in 1873 with later additions. There is a beautiful creation window in the western wall. At the back of the altar is a Derbyshire Marble Reredos, one of only a few in the County.
SHIRLAND - PARISH CHURCH OF ST. LEONARD, MAIN ROAD
The present building is of Derbyshire stone built in the perpendicular style of the 15th-century, but there are traces of an earlier building. Part of the Chancel dates from the 13th-century.
SPINKHILL - CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Built in 1846 to the designs of Joseph Hansom. English and Pre-reformation style. Since 1851 it has seen various additions and alterations.
SUTTON SCARSDALE - ST. MARY’S PARISH CHURCH
Referred to as early as 1294 the village church is one of the oldest in the county and boasts a rare tomb depicting a carver of a Norman household, one of only three in Britain.
TEMPLE NORMANTON - ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH CHURCH, CHURCH LANE
The site foundation has over 1,000 years of Christian worship associated with it. Four churches have been built on the site. The first a pre-Norman around 1623 then a stone Victorian church to replace it followed by a temporary wooden building in 1922. A revolutionary new church consecrated in 1986 replaced the 62 year old ‘Temporary’ building.
TUPTON - ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, QUEEN VICTORIA ROAD
Built in 1889, the oldest of the two stained glass windows shows St John, the other depicts St George and the Dragon.
UNSTONE - ST. MARY’S CHURCH, CROW LANE
Opened in 1920. The East window above the altar has the stained glass given by the Lord of the Manor ‘Thorold’ and this depicts their coat of arms.
WINGERWORTH - ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH, LONGEDGE LANE
Many features of the original Norman church remain. The interesting rood loft was used as a musician’s gallery in the middle ages. Fine old wall paintings have been discovered and renovated. Extension has unusual, abstract stained glass windows.
