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St Andrew’s Church, Twyford

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Location
  
Twyford, Derbyshire

Denomination
  
Church of England

Dedication
  
Andrew the Apostle

Deanery
  
Melbourne

Country
  
England

Archdeaconry
  
Derby

Diocese
  
Diocese of Derby

Heritage designation
  
Listed building

St Andrew’s Church, Twyford

Parish
  
Barrow-on-Trent with Twyford

Similar
  
St Wilfrid's Church - Barrow‑upon‑Trent, St James’ Church - Swarkestone, Coronation Chair, Hurst Spit, Kinniside Stone Circle

St Andrew’s Church, Twyford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Twyford, Derbyshire.

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History

The church dates from the 12th century. It was restored early in the 18th century, and the tower was repaired in 1821 following a lightening strike. There was a fire on 27 November 1910 which destroyed the organ and many of the pews. It resulted in a restoration the following year.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

  • All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent
  • St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent
  • St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston
  • St James’ Church, Swarkestone
  • St James Church, Shardlow
  • St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent
  • Memorials

    The church contains memorials to:

  • George Harpur (d. 1658)
  • Anna Harpur (d. 1688)
  • Organ

    A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

    References

    St Andrew’s Church, Twyford Wikipedia