St Peter's Church, Netherseal

St Peter's Church, Netherseal is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Netherseal, Derbyshire.

St Peter's Church, Netherseal
St Peter's Church, Netherseal
Map
52°42′46.8″N 1°34′26.1″W / 52.713000°N 1.573917°W / 52.713000; -1.573917
LocationNetherseal
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Peter
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed[1]
Administration
ProvinceProvince of Canterbury
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryDerby
DeaneryRepton
ParishNetherseal

History

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The church dates from the 13th century. The tower dates from the 15th century.

It was rebuilt in 1874 under the direction of the architect Arthur Blomfield. The old pews were removed and replaced with open seating. Part of the nave walls and pillars were retained, but the rest was renewed. The vestry was taken down and replaced with a belfry. An organ chamber was provided on the north side of the chancel. Mr. Lilley of Ashby-de-la-Zouch was the contractor. The cost of the restoration was about £2,500 (equivalent to £293,175 in 2023).[2] The church was reopened on 6 May 1874 by the Bishop of Peterborough.[3]

Its Churchyard Extension is the resting place of Sir Nigel Gresley, the famous locomotive engineer.[4]

Organ

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The pipe organ was installed by Forster and Andrews in 1874. This was replaced in 1992 by an organ by W Hawkins transferred from Warley Woods Methodist Church. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[5]

Parish status

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The church is in a joint parish with

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Peter (Grade II*) (1334597)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  2. ^ UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Re-opening of Netherseal Church". Leicester Journal. Leicester. 8 May 1874. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  4. ^ CWGC. "Lieutenant Colonel Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley | War Casualty Details". CWGC. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  5. ^ "NPOR [N02762]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 1 September 2015.