All Saints Church, Ballidon

Coordinates: 53°05′12″N 1°41′49″W / 53.0867°N 1.6970°W / 53.0867; -1.6970
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All Saints Church, Ballidon
Style
Norman, Gothic
Specifications
MaterialsLimestone with gritstone dressings
Stone slate roof

All Saints Church is a

Anglican church located to the south of the village of Ballidon, Derbyshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building,[1] and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.[2]

History

The church dates originally from the 12th century.[1] Over the centuries the building has been partly rebuilt or restored, including in 1822 and in 1882. The last service in the church took place on 18 April 2003.[3] It was vested in the Friends of Friendless Churches during 2011.[2]

Architecture

All Saints is constructed in

Decorated-style tracery. At the west end is a lancet window.[1] In the north wall is a blocked doorway.[3] The south doorway is Norman, but has been much restored. Inside the church is a Neo-Norman chancel arch. The font is Perpendicular in style, with crude carving.[1] In the south wall above the font is an old fireplace, which suggests that there may have once been a room at a higher level.[3] The east window contains stained glass dated 1883.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Historic England. "All Saints Church, Ballidon (1109343)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  2. ^ a b New Vestings, Friends of Friendless Churches, archived from the original on 13 August 2012, retrieved 5 December 2010
  3. ^ a b c Francis, Rob (2003), All Saints Church, Ballidon: A long history but an uncertain future?, Parwich & District Local History Society, retrieved 5 December 2010