St Michael's Church, Stanton by Bridge

St Michael’s Church, Stanton by Bridge
St Michael’s Church, Stanton by Bridge
Coordinates: 52°50′25.89″N 1°27′21.63″W / 52.8405250°N 1.4560083°W / 52.8405250; -1.4560083
Location	Stanton by Bridge
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Michael
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade I listed
Administration
Parish	Stanton by Bridge
Deanery	Melbourne
Archdeaconry	Derby
Diocese	Diocese of Derby

St Michael’s Church, Stanton by Bridge is a Grade I listedparish church in the Church of England in Stanton by Bridge, Derbyshire.

The church is medieval with elements from the 11th to the 13th century. It was rebuilt around 1682 by the Rector, Augustine Jackson. A further restoration was undertaken between 1865 and 1866 under the supervision of the architect Ewan Christian with the contractor being John Wood of Derby.. It reopened on 9 May 1866. New roofs were erected over the nave and chancel. The walls were cleaned removing the thick coating of lime. Open benches of white varnished deal replaced the old pews, and an ornamental bell turret replaced the old wooden bell turret. Five stained glass windows by William Wailes of Newcastle were inserted.

The church is in a joint parish with:

The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley & Foster. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.