The churches of Derbyshire and the Peak District
The churches of Derbyshire and the Peak District, some as old as the 9th Century, some with spires that are younger than the tower on which they sit, some totally re-built, one that is the highest church in England with a spire...and more.
Incredible history, incredible architecture and free to visit, photograph and paint or draw. Or to just sit awhile in quiet reflection. Enjoy.
Words by Roly Smith, pictures by Mike Cummins (unless otherwise stated).
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On an imposing hill opposite the Hall is the splendid 12th century Norman tower of the Parish Church...
Built in 1861, St John the Baptist Church in Bamford is the only church in Derbyshire designed by renowned...
The picturesque Parish Church of St Barnabas was built in 1868, with the Church School adjacent to it...
Beautiful location near the Chatsworth estate, unusual clockface and flanked by two excellent pubs!...
Dating back to around 1205 is the grey limestone Holy Trinity Parish Church, largely rebuilt in 1870...
Boasting the oldest brass consecration plate in this country and the second oldest in Europe......
Prior to the building of this dimunutive church, services were held in the local school....
St Giles’ Parish Church originally dates back to medieval times, but has undergone several changes over...
Designed by architect Joseph Harsom, the Annunciation was built in 1854....
Youlgreave’s parish church of All Saints, with its magnificent Perpendicular pinnacled tower, dominates...
This charming little Victorian Parish Church was built in 1886 and is the third church on the site....
The Parish Church of St Leonard dates from the 12th century (1198), and is one of the prettiest in the...
The church dates back for centuries, yet very little is known about this church's Norman origins...
England's highest church with a spire. The beautifully situated and well-protected parish church...
The Church of St Michael and All Angels stands high on a hillside above the Derbyshire town of Hathersage...
The highly unusual dedication of the Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr gives a clue to its extra...
This church has been described as 'one of the prettiest and best-proportioned churches of the Peak...
Dominating the skyline from a hillside perch above the town is the imposing All Saints’ Parish Church...
The Parish Church of All Saints was completely rebuilt in 1812 after the collapse of the old steeple...
The hill-top Parish Church of St Giles is one of the most interesting in the Peak District, with a two...
The Parish Church of St Lawerence partly dates from the 12th century and is believed to stand on a Saxon...
A church of Norman origin, St Edmund's was built before the year 1200....
Tideswell’s parish church is known as 'the Cathedral of the Peak' and was described by no less...
Cromford’s Parish Church of St Mary, built on the orders of Sir Richard Arkwright in 1797, stands below...
Situated at an altitude of 1000 feet above sea level, Sheldon commands extensive views of the surrounding...
Chesterfield’s best-known attraction is the crooked spire of its parish church – a striking landmark...
Tucked away, just off the main route through the centre of the village and on a back-road from the nearby...
St Bartholomew’s Church, originally dating back to the Middle Ages, was rebuilt in 1780 - and later raised...
Trinity provides a warm welcome to visitors at its services so whether on holiday, new to Buxton or coming...
Halfway along Church Street, built on a slight rise, the Anglican Holy Trinity Church looks down on the...
The Parish Church of St Peter at Hope dates mainly from the 14th century, and has a stumpy, broached...
Hidden from view on the south side of the village is St Peter's Church - a place of worship rich...