St Helen's Church, Etwall

St Helen's Church, Etwall is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Etwall, Derbyshire.[1]

St Helen’s Church, Etwall
St Helen’s Church, Etwall
LocationEtwall
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Helen
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
ParishEtwall
DeaneryLongford
ArchdeaconryDerby
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ProvinceProvince of Canterbury
Clergy
RectorFiona Solman
Laity
Organist(s)Stephen Mansfield

History

The church dates from the 12th century with elements from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

The church was restored between 1881 and 1882 by Frederick Josias Robinson of Derby. The plastered ceiling was taken down. The stone walls and columns were stripped of their plaster. The chancel arch was cut through, and the square pews were replaced with open pitch pine seating. Minton tiles were laid throughout and central heating installed. A new pulpit was provided by C.E. Newton of Mickleover Manor. It was made by Walker and Slater of Derby with alabaster slabs found in the floor of the church, with columns and medallions of red royal marble. The contractor for the general work was Robert Young of Lincoln.

It reopened on 2 February 1882[2]

Organ

The organ was by W Hawkins of Walsall Wood and installed in 1976. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3] It was replaced by an electronic in 1990. A brand new 3 manual organ made by Viscount was installed in January 2018.

Inside, taken 19 May 2018

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with:

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Helen  (Grade I) (1096573)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  2. "Re-opening of Etwall Church". Derby Mercury. Derby. 8 February 1882. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  3. "NPOR N00363". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
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