St Mary's Church, Ilkeston

St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston

St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston
Coordinates: 52°58′14.61″N 1°18′32.95″W / 52.9707250°N 1.3091528°W / 52.9707250; -1.3091528
Location Ilkeston
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Website stmarysilkeston.co.uk
History
Dedication St Mary
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed[1]
Administration
Parish Ilkeston
Deanery Erewash
Archdeaconry Derby
Diocese Diocese of Derby

St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.[2]

History

The nave

The church dates from the early 13th century. The spire on the tower was destroyed by a lightening strike in 1714.

It was extensively restored between 1853 and 1855 by Thomas Larkins Walker. The north and south aisles were rebuilt, and they were restored to their original length towards the west. The chantry chapel was rebuilt to accommodate nearly 300 children. The chancel arch was restored and the tower was re-cased. A new vestry was added on the foundations of the old sacristry, adjoining the south wall of the chapel. New seating and flooring was fitted, and new heating and lighting was installed. The contractor was Lindley and Fearn of Leicester. It was reopened on 18 October 1855.[3]

The west end was enlarged and rebuilt between 1909 and 1910 by Percy Heylyn Currey. It was reopened for worship on 20 September 1910 by the Bishop of Southwell.[4]

Organ

The church contains an organ by Bishop dating from 1831 which was originally in the church of St John the Evangelist in Paddington. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[5]

Bells

The church has eight bells.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "Church of St Mary  (Grade II*) (1205669)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ↑ The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. ↑ "Reopening and consecration of Ilkeston Church". Derby Mercury. Derby. 24 October 1855. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Ilkeston Church". Derby Daily Telegraph. Derby. 21 September 1910. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "NPOR N02764". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  6. ↑ http://dove.cccbr.org.uk/detail.php?searchString=Ilkeston&Submit=+Go+&DoveID=ILKESTON

Local history society - St. Mary's

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