St Andrew's Church, Twyford
Church in Derbyshire, England
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St Andrew’s Church, Twyford is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Twyford, Derbyshire.[2]
| St Andrew’s Church, Twyford | |
|---|---|
St Andrew’s Church, Twyford | |
 St Andrew’s Church, Twyford | |
| 52°51′12.12″N 1°30′55.43″W | |
| Location | Twyford, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Andrew |
| Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I listed[1] |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Parish | Barrow-on-Trent with Twyford |
History
The church dates from the 12th century. It was restored early in the 18th century, and the tower was repaired in 1821 following a lightning strike. There was a fire on 27 November 1910[3] which destroyed the organ and many of the pews. It resulted in a restoration the following year.
Parish status
Memorials
The church contains memorials to:
- George Harpur (d. 1658)
- Anna Harpur (d. 1688)
Organ
A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]