All Saints' Church, Mackworth

All Saints’ Church, Mackworth is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Mackworth, Derbyshire.[2]

All Saints’ Church, Mackworth
The church in 2003
Map
52°56′2.34″N 1°31′58.07″W / 52.9339833°N 1.5327972°W / 52.9339833; -1.5327972
LocationMackworth
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationAll Saints
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryDerby
DeaneryDuffield
ParishMackworth

History

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The church dates from the 14th century. It was restored and reopened by the Bishop of Lichfield on Thursday 13 November 1851.[3]

The reredos was designed by James K Colling of London and was added in 1878.[4] The pulpit was obtained in 1896 and is made of Derbyshire alabaster and green Irish marble. The lectern was made in 1903 by Charles Lomas of Derby. The pipe organ, dating to 1870, was built by Lloyd and Dudgeon of Nottingham.[5]

On the evening of 3 December 2020, a large fire destroyed the interior of the church, including the pipe organ.[6] The cause of the fire was found to be arson.[7] The suspect also burned down St Mary's Catholic School in Darley Abbey and Ravensdale School in Mickleover.[8] There are plans to restore the church using insurance money.[9][10]

Memorials

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  • Edward Mundy (d. 1607)
  • Richard French (d. 1801) by Hall of Derby

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Church of All Saints (Grade I) (1158642)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. ^ "Re-opening of Mackworth Church". Derbyshire Courier. Derby. 22 November 1851. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  4. ^ "A Derbyshire work of art". Derby Mercury. Derby. 9 October 1878. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  5. ^ "NPOR [N00467]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  6. ^ "'Huge' fire at village church in Mackworth, Derbyshire". BBC News. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Johnny Brady: Arsonist 'enjoyed' destroying schools and churches". BBC News. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Teenage arsonist who destroyed schools and church detained". ITV News. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Destroyed Derby church will be completely rebuilt, says insurance company". Derbyshirelive. 21 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Mackworth: Restoration of fire-hit All Saints' Church could start soon". BBC News. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2023.