St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell
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| St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell | |
|---|---|
 St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell | |
 St Barnabas’ Church, Bradwell | |
| 53°19′35″N 01°44′20″W / 53.32639°N 1.73889°W | |
| Location | Bradwell, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Barnabas |
| Consecrated | 22 October 1868 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed[1] |
| Architect | C C Townsend |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 144 feet (44 m) |
| Width | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Nave width | 27 feet (8.2 m) |
| Height | 88 feet (27 m) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Deanery | Bakewell and Eyam |
| Parish | Bradwell |
St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell is a Grade II listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Bradwell, Derbyshire.[2]
The church was designed by the architect C C Townsend. Construction started in 1867 and the building was consecrated on 22 October 1868 by Bishop Trower.[3] Samuel Fox, inventor of the Paragon umbrella frame, donated £100 towards the cost of constructing the church.[4] The foundation for the tower was laid on Saturday 3 August 1888 and the contract awarded to Alfred Hill of Tideswell. The design of the tower was by Naylor and Tait of Derby.[5] The tower and clock were completed and opened on 15 July 1889.[6] The spire was completed in 1891.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with