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St Michael's Church, Birchover

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Location
  
Birchover

Denomination
  
Church of England

Deanery
  
Bakewell and Eyam

Diocese
  
Diocese of Derby

Heritage designation
  
Listed building

Country
  
England

Parish
  
Birchover

Dedication
  
Michael

Archdeaconry
  
Chesterfield

Deaneries
  
Bakewell, Eyam

St Michael's Church, Birchover

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St Michael’s Church, Birchover is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Birchover, Derbyshire.

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History

The church dates from just before 1717 and was built by Thomas Eyre who owned the Rowtor estate. It was rebuilt in 1864 when the chancel was added. The east window was fitted with stained glass in 1898 and made by Alfred D Hemming of London, and the chancel floor was renovated by the Ashford Marble Works.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

  • Holy Trinity Church, Stanton-in-Peak
  • St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Middleton-by-Youlgreave
  • All Saints’ Church, Youlgreave
  • Organ

    The organ was installed by Wadsworth and Brothers and was opened on 29 January 1905. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

    References

    St Michael's Church, Birchover Wikipedia