St Mary's Church, Ilkeston

St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston
St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston
Coordinates: 52°58′14.61″N 1°18′32.95″W / 52.9707250°N 1.3091528°W / 52.9707250; -1.3091528
Location	Ilkeston
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Website	stmarysilkeston.co.uk
History
Dedication	St Mary
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed
Administration
Parish	Ilkeston
Deanery	Erewash
Archdeaconry	Derby
Diocese	Diocese of Derby

St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston is a Grade II* listedparish church in the Church of England in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

The church dates from the early 13th century. The spire on the tower was destroyed by a lightening strike in 1714.

It was extensively restored between 1853 and 1855 by Thomas Larkins Walker. The north and south aisles were rebuilt, and they were restored to their original length towards the west. The chantry chapel was rebuilt to accommodate nearly 300 children. The chancel arch was restored and the tower was re-cased. A new vestry was added on the foundations of the old sacristry, adjoining the south wall of the chapel. New seating and flooring was fitted, and new heating and lighting was installed. The contractor was Lindley and Fearn of Leicester. It was reopened on 18 October 1855.

The west end was enlarged and rebuilt between 1909 and 1910 by Percy Heylyn Currey. It was reopened for worship on 20 September 1910 by the Bishop of Southwell.

The church contains an organ by Bishop dating from 1831 which was originally in the church of St John the Evangelist in Paddington. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

The church has eight bells.

Local history society - St. Mary's