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St Chad's Church, Longford

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Location
  
Longford, Derbyshire

Denomination
  
Church of England

Deanery
  
Longford

Diocese
  
Diocese of Derby

Dedication
  
Chad of Mercia

Country
  
England

Parish
  
Longford

Archdeaconry
  
Derby

Province
  
Province of York

Heritage designation
  
Listed building

St Chad's Church, Longford

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St Chad's Church, Longford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Longford, Derbyshire.

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History

The church dates from the 12th century, with other work from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The tower is 15th century with almost full height buttresses to each corner.

The living of St Chad’s was originally in the gift of the Earl of Leicester. This transferred to Arthur Manners when he acquired Longford Hall.

Organ

The two manual, 17 stop pipe organ was installed by I Abbott in 1874. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

  • St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone
  • St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton
  • All Saints' Church, Dalbury
  • Christ Church, Long Lane
  • St Andrew's Church, Radbourne
  • St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
  • All Saints’ Church, Trusley
  • References

    St Chad's Church, Longford Wikipedia