St Modwen's, Burton upon Trent
| St Modwen's, Burton upon Trent | |
|---|---|
Broad Church | |
| Website | St Modwen's webpage |
| History | |
| Founded | 1719 |
| Dedication | 1723 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| Episcopal area | Stafford Episcopal Area |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Stoke |
| Deanery | Tutbury |
| Parish | Burton-upon-Trent St Modwen |
| Clergy | |
| Curate(s) | Rev Dr Robin Trotter |
| Laity | |
| Organist(s) | Tony Westerman |
| Churchwarden(s) | Geoff Brown, Peter Halliday |
St Modwen's is a
It replaced the remains of the church of Burton Abbey which was used by the town after the dissolution of the abbey.
St Modwen's New Church
The current church building, which overlooks Burton's market square, was begun in 1719, first used for services in 1723, and finally completed by 1728. It is built in red sandstone and comprises an aisled five-bay nave with galleries on the north, west, and south, an apse, and a western
The church is Grade I listed and contains a 15th-century font, an organ case built in 1771 for an organ made by John Snetzler and a monument to Lady Fowler by Sir Richard Westmacott of 1825.[2]
Anthony Greatorex was the organist at St Modwen's from 1771 and was succeeded as organist by his son, the composer Thomas Greatorex. His son, Thomas the younger, went on to be organist at Holy Trinity, Burton on Trent.[1]
Regular service are on Sunday mornings at 11 am: Holy Communion (first and third Sundays) and Matins (second and fourth); and Wednesdays at 1045: Holy Communion (1662). The church is open most Saturdays between 1000 and 1200 when refreshments are available.
The vicar is also vicar of St Paul's and St Aidan's.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Staffordshire
- Listed buildings in Burton (civil parish)
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