Christ Church, Long Lane

Christ Church, Long Lane is a Grade II listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Long Lane, Derbyshire.

Christ Church, Long Lane
LocationLong Lane, Derbyshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationChrist Church
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed[1]
Architect(s)Robert Evans
Completed1859
Administration
ParishLong Lane
DeaneryLongford
ArchdeaconryDerby
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ProvinceProvince of York

History

The church dates from 1859. It was built by the contractor William Evans of Ellastone to the designs of the architect Robert Evans of Hine and Evans in Nottingham for a cost of £900.[2] It was consecrated on 8 October 1859 by the Bishop of Lichfield.[3] The east window was by William Wales of Newcastle.

The tower and vestry were added in 1874.

Organ

The organ is by I Abbott. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

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References

  1. Historic England. "Christ Church  (Grade II) (1334539)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  2. "Consecration of Long Lane Church". Derby Mercury. Derby. 17 October 1859. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  3. "Christ's Church, Long Lane". Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal. Derby. 7 October 1859. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  4. "NPOR N00466". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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