St Peter's Church, Parwich
| St Peter’s Church, Parwich | |
|---|---|
Grade II* listed[1] | |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens and Frederick J Robinson |
| Groundbreaking | 1873 |
| Completed | 1874 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Parish | Parwich |
St Peter’s Church, Parwich is a
History
The medieval church was demolished and the current building of Coxbench stone erected between 1872 and 1873 by
Sir Thomas William Evans. It was opened on 17 October 1873.[3] The carving was executed by Harry Hems
, sculptor of Exeter, and the contractor was W.H. and J. Slater of Derby.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
- St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Alsop-en-le-Dale
- St Edmund’s Church, Fenny Bentley
- St Leonard’s Church, Thorpe
- St Mary's Church, Tissington
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Abbott and Smith dating from 1873. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Peter, The Green (Grade II) (1109332)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ISBN 0140710086
- ^ "St Peter's New Church, Parwich near Ashbourne". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. Sheffield. 18 October 1873. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 11 April 2015.