St Matthew's Church, Pentrich

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St Matthew’s Church, Pentrich
St Matthew’s Church, Pentrich (photograph by Revcarole)
St Matthew’s Church, Pentrich (photograph by Revcarole)
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Location Pentrich
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Matthew
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed[1]
Administration
Parish Pentrich
Deanery Alfreton
Archdeaconry Chesterfield
Diocese Diocese of Derby

St Matthew’s Church, Pentrich is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Pentrich, Derbyshire.[2]

History

The church dates from the 12th century. It comprises a nave, north and south aisles, a porch, chancel and short embattled tower. It was restored between 1859 and 1860. It reopened on 28 March 1860.[3]

The font stands on a pedestal dated 1662 but the bowl has decoration typical of the Norman period. During the 19th century the bowl was absent and was used for the salting of beef.

On the exterior of the south chancel wall is a scratch dial or mass clock.

Stained glass

Memorials

  • Edward Horn (d. 1764)
  • Madam Mower (d. 1776)

Organ

The pipe organ dates from 1860 and was built by Forster and Andrews. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]

References

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  2. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
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