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St Peter's Church, Hope

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Location
  
Hope, Derbyshire

Denomination
  
Church of England

Deanery
  
Bakewell and Eyam

Parish
  
Hope

Phone
  
+44 1433 620485

Heritage designation
  
Listed building

Country
  
England

Dedication
  
St Peter

Archdeaconry
  
Chesterfield

Diocese
  
Diocese of Derby

Designated as world heritage site
  
21 April 1967

St Peter's Church, Hope

Address
  
Peak District National Park, Castleton Rd, Hope S33 6SB, UK

Similar
  
Lose Hill, Hurst Spit, Coronation Chair, Kinniside Stone Circle

St Peter’s Church, Hope is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Hope, Derbyshire.

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History

The church dates from the early 14th century. There were restorations in 1728–30 which included the rebuilding of the tower. A subsequent restoration was undertaken by Alfred Hill of Litton, Derbyshire, in 1887 when new windows were inserted and the floor was relaid. A new clock with chimes was inserted in the tower.

A further restoration was carried out on the chancel in 1908 by Charles Hadfield of Sheffield, when five stained glass windows were inserted.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

  • St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell
  • St Edmund’s Church, Castleton
  • Organ

    The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley & Foster dating from 1883. It was opened on 23 November 1883 A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

    References

    St Peter's Church, Hope Wikipedia