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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
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.
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