St Peter And St Paul's Church, Old Brampton
History
The porch of the church dates from the 12th century, but is mostly 14th century.
A restoration was carried out in 1868 when the roofs of the nave and south aisles were renewed, along with the walls of the clerestories. The floor was lowered to its original level and all of the windows were reglazed with ‘cathedral’ glass. The tower was opened to the church and provided with seating. The belfry staircase was built inside the church, and the masonry was cleaned. A new vestry was built at the same time. The restoration cost £1,000 and was undertaken by a local builder, Mr. Marriott of Staveley.
In 1923 the bells were recast, and a new burial ground was consecrated by the Bishop of Southwell, Sir Edwyn Hoskyns, 12th Baronet
Organ
The organ dates is by Brindley & Foster and dates from 1882. It was opened on 6 December 1882 by Henry Norman Biggin, Organist of the Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield.
A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with:
- St Lawrence's Church, Great Barlow
- Cutthorpe Institute, Cutthorpe
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul (Grade I) (1117041)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Restoration and Re-opening of Brampton Old Church". Derbyshire Time and Chesterfield Herald. Derby. 8 August 1868. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Old Brampton Church". Derbyshire Time and Chesterfield Herald. Derby. 11 October 1924. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Old Brampton. Inauguration of a New Organ". Derbyshire Time and Chesterfield Herald. Derby. 9 December 1882. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "NPOR [N01801]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 30 August 2015.