Location South Darley Architect(s) Joseph Mitchell Opened 1845 Archdeaconry Chesterfield | Consecrated 19 June 1845 Completed 1845 Dedication Mary Deanery Wirksworth Heritage designation Listed building | |
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St Mary the Virgin’s Church, South Darley is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in South Darley, Derbyshire.
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History
The church was built in 1845 by the Sheffield architect Joseph Mitchell. It was consecrated on 19 June 1845 Further additions were made in 1880 and 1885 to 1886. The changes in 1885 included the re-enlargement of the chancel, extending it by 27ft in length. The floor of the chancel was laid with encaustic tiles by Maw and Son of Bentall, Staffordshire.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with:
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Wadsworth. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
References
St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA