St John the Baptist's Church, Winster

St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster is a Grade II listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Winster, Derbyshire.[2]

St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster
St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster
LocationDarley Dale
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewinsterchurch.org.uk
History
DedicationSt John the Baptist
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed
Administration
ParishWinster
DeaneryWirksworth
ArchdeaconryChesterfield
DioceseDiocese of Derby

History

The tower dates from 1721. Matthew Habershon made alterations in 1840 to 1842, and A Roland Barker started some restoration in 1884.[3] which was completed in 1885.[4] The chancel was demolished and replaced with a larger one, with Minton tiles in the floor. Vestries for the clergy and the choir were constructed. Choir stalls were inserted, a new altar was added and the lighting was improved. The chancel south wall window is by Burne-Jones and was made by Morris and co in 1883.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with:

Organ

The church contains a pipe organ by Abbott. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[5]

References
  1. "Church of St John the Baptist, Winster". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. "Restoration of St John the Baptist's Church". Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald. Derby. 17 May 1884. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  4. "The Restoration of Winster Church. Reopening Ceremony". Derbyshire Courier. Derby. 21 February 1885. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  5. "NPOR N00504". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
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