St Margaret's Church, Carsington
| St Margaret's Church, Carsington | |
|---|---|
St Margaret's Church, Carsington | |
St Margaret's Church, Carsington | |
| 53°4′38.69″N 1°37′28.35″W / 53.0774139°N 1.6245417°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 25242 53429 |
| Location | Carsington, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Margaret |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed[1] |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Deanery | Wirksworth[2] |
| Parish | Carsington |
St Margaret's Church, Carsington, is a Grade II* listed Anglican parish church in the Church of England[3] in Carsington, Derbyshire.
History
Evidence shows that a church existed as far back as the 12th century, with the present configuration dating from around 1320.[4][5]
A sundial set into the east wall is inscribed Re-edified 1648.[3] The west end gallery has an inscription This loft was erected at the onely charge of Sir Philp Gell, Baronett. Anno Domini 1704 by consent of the parish at a meeting in Carsington: for the use of his tenants in Hopton.[1]
In 1971, a gravedigger dug up the skeletons of a man, woman and child, probably of Anglo-Saxon origin. This discovery led to further speculation about the date of the first church.[4]
Parish status
St Margarets is apart of the Dioceses of Derby, and locally grouped within the wider Wirksworth communion group.[6]
- All Saints' Church, Alderwasley
- St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall
- All Saints' Church, Bradbourne
- St James' Church, Brassington
- All Saints' Church, Elton
- St James' Church, Idridgehay
- Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
- Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
- St Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Modern Day
The church is open to the public every day for private prayer, and at least once a month for communion.[7] Other services, including morning and afternoon worship happen throughout the month.[8][7] Additionally, special ceremonies and services for festivals at Easter, Christmas, and harvest rites, Memorial Services on Remembrance Sunday, among others, happen throughout the year.[8]
According to the Church of England's 'Spotlight' on the church and parish, St Margarets serves 300 parishioners.[6]
Organ
The organ was installed in 1932 and was built by Robert Oldacre. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Margaret (1109458)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "St Margaret, Carsington". A Church Near You. The Church of England. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ a b Pevsner, Nikolaus; Williamson, Elizabeth (1979). The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Penguin Books Limited. p. 122. ISBN 0140710086.
- ^ a b "Carsington and Hopton | Carsington Water | Brassington". Discover Derbyshire - Peak District. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "St Margaret's". St Margaret's Church and the spAce within. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Carsington, St Margaret - Diocese of Derby". derby.anglican.org. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b "St Margaret's, Carsington". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b "St Margaret's". St Margaret's Church and the spAce within. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "NPOR [N05317]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 22 January 2017.