Dedication St John the Baptist Heritage designation Listed building | Website winsterchurch.org.uk Deanery Wirksworth | |
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Address Peak District National Park, Old Bank House, Elton Rd, Winster, Matlock DE4 2DH, UK Similar Hurst Spit, Coronation Chair, Kinniside Stone Circle | ||
St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Winster, Derbyshire.
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History
The tower dates from 1721. Matthew Habershon made alterations in 1840 to 1842, and A Roland Barker started some restoration in 1884. which was completed in 1885. The chancel was demolished and replaced with a larger one, with Minton tiles in the floor. Vestries for the clergy and the choir were constructed. Choir stalls were inserted, a new altar was added and the lighting was improved. The chancel south wall window is by Burne-Jones and was made by Morris and co in 1883.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with:
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Abbott. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.