St Andrew's Church, Radbourne

St Andrew's Church, Radbourne is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Radbourne, Derbyshire.

St Andrew’s Church, Radbourne
St Andrew’s Church, Radbourne
LocationRadbourne, Derbyshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Andrew
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
ParishRadbourne
DeaneryLongford
ArchdeaconryDerby
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ProvinceProvince of York

History

The church dates from the 13th century, with additions in the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The porch was added in 1792, and the church was repaired in 1844. The tower and vestry were added in 1874.

The church contains carved bench ends dating from the 14th century which were originally in Dale Abbey.

The church has memorials to the Pole and de la Pole families including one to German Pole, MP for Derbyshire in 1656. The memorial dates from 1684 is generally attributed to Grinling Gibbons.

Organ

The organ dates from 1888 and is by Peter Conacher. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[2]

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Andrew  (Grade I) (1204062)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  2. "NPOR N05400". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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