St Andrew's Church, Twyford

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
LocationTwyford, Derbyshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Andrew
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
ParishBarrow-on-Trent with Twyford
DeaneryMelbourne
ArchdeaconryDerby
DioceseDiocese of Derby

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

The church is in a joint parish with

  • All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent
  • St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent
  • St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston
  • St James’ Church, Swarkestone
  • St James Church, Shardlow
  • St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent

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]

References

  1. Historic England. "Church of St Andrew  (Grade I) (1039117)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. "Fire at Twyford Church". Derby Daily Telegraph. Derby. 27 November 1910. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. "NPOR N05367". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
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