St Giles' Church, Matlock

St Giles' Church, Matlock is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England[3] in Matlock, Derbyshire.

St Giles’ Church, Matlock
St Giles’ Church, Matlock
St Giles’ Church, Matlock is located in Derbyshire
St Giles’ Church, Matlock
St Giles’ Church, Matlock
Location within Derbyshire
53°08′3.1″N 1°33′6.1″W
LocationMatlock, Derbyshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitestgilesmatlock.co.uk
History
DedicationSt Giles
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed[1]
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseDerby
ArchdeaconryChesterfield
DeaneryWirksworth[2]
ParishMatlock

History

The church is medieval. The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Arkwright was initially buried at this church before his remains were removed to the family chapel (now St Mary's Church, Cromford) near the home he began for himself at Willersley Castle after the latter building's completion in 1797.[4][5][6]

The chancel dates from 1859 and was rebuilt to the designs of G.H. Stokes. It was re-opened by the Archdeacon of Derby on 23 December 1859.[7]

In 1871, substantial restoration works were undertaken. The last service was held on New Year's Day, 1871. The whole church, with the exception of the tower and chancel were pulled down and rebuilt by Benjamin Wilson of Derby. The church was reopened by the Rt. Revd. Bishop Hobhouse on 26 October 1871[8]

The present south aisle and chapel were built in 1897-98 by Percy Heylyn Currey of Derby at a cost of £1,500. The church was re-opened on 19 May 1898.[9]

The chancel paneling was removed in 1969.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

The pipe organ was built by Brindley & Foster in 1873. It was rebuilt in 1898 by A. Kirkland, and in 1908 by J.H Adkins of Derby, and in 1996 by M.C. Thompson. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[10]

Bells

The church tower contains a ring of 8 bells dating from 1904. They were cast by Mears and Stainbank.[11]

See also

References
  1. Historic England, "Church of St Giles (1247838)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 5 March 2017
  2. "St Giles Parish Church, Matlock". A Church Near You. The Church of England. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  3. Pevsner, Nikolaus; Williamson, Elizabeth (1979). The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Penguin Books Limited. p. 272. ISBN 0140710086.
  4. "Cromford". Peak District Online. Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  5. "Famous People of Derbyshire". Visit Derbyshire. Retrieved 21 April 2008.
  6. Thornber, Craig. "Richard Arkwright". Retrieved 21 April 2008.
  7. "Opening of the new chancel at Matlock church". Derby Mercury. England. 28 December 1859. Retrieved 5 March 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. "Re-opening of St. Giles' Church, Matlock Town". Derby Mercury. England. 1 November 1871. Retrieved 5 March 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. "Matlock Parish Church". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. England. 29 May 1898. Retrieved 5 March 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. "NPOR [D06275]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  11. "Matlock, Derby S Giles". Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers. Dovemaster. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
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