St Mary's Church, Tissington

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

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St Mary’s Church, Tissington
St Mary’s Church, Tissington
St Mary’s Church, Tissington
53°04′2.9″N 1°44′15.36″W
LocationTissington
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
WebsitePeak Seven
History
DedicationSt Mary
Architecture
Heritage designation
Grade II* listed[1]
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryDerby
DeaneryAshbourne
ParishTissington
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History

The church dates from the 12th century, and the chancel and south porch still date from this time. The doorway has a Norman tympanum with two standing sculpted figures. The church was restored in 1854 when a new aisle was added on the north side.[3]

Parish status

Memorials

Memorial to Francis FitzHerbert and Sir John FitzHerbert
  • Francis FitzHerbert (d. 1619)
  • Sir John FitzHerbert (d.1643)
  • Frank Richard Allsop (d.1912), died on Titanic.

Organ

The organ

The church contains a pipe organ by Albert Keates of Sheffield. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]

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