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St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell
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St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell
53°19′35″N 01°44′20″W / 53.32639°N 1.73889°W / 53.32639; -1.73889
Location Bradwell, Derbyshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Barnabas
Consecrated 22 October 1868
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Architect(s) C C Townsend
Groundbreaking 1867
Completed 1868
Specifications
Length 144 feet (44 m)
Width 45 feet (14 m)
Nave width 27 feet (8.2 m)
Height 88 feet (27 m)
Administration
Parish Bradwell
Deanery Bakewell and Eyam
Archdeaconry Chesterfield
Diocese Diocese of Derby

St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Bradwell, Derbyshire.

History

The church was designed by the architect C C Townsend. Construction started in 1867 and the building was consecrated on 22 October 1868 by Bishop Trower. Samuel Fox, inventor of the Paragon umbrella frame, donated £100 towards the cost of constructing the church. The foundation for the tower was laid on Saturday 3 August 1888 and the contract awarded to Alfred Hill of Tideswell. The design of the tower was by Naylor and Tait of Derby. The tower and clock were completed and opened on 15 July 1889. The spire was completed in 1891.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley and Foster. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

See also

  • Listed buildings in Bradwell, Derbyshire
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