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St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill

St Michael’s Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
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St Michael’s Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill
Coordinates: 52°54′26.72″N 1°39′7.32″W / 52.9074222°N 1.6520333°W / 52.9074222; -1.6520333
Location Sutton on the Hill
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Michael
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Architect(s) Giles and Brookhouse
Completed 1863
Specifications
Height 105 feet (32 m)
Administration
Parish Sutton-on-the-Hill
Deanery Longford
Archdeaconry Derby
Diocese Diocese of Derby
Province Province of York

St Michael’s Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill is a Grade II* listedparish church in the Church of England in Sutton on the Hill, Derbyshire.

The church dates from the 14th century, but with the exception of the chancel, was very heavily rebuilt in 1863 by the architects Giles and Brookhouse of Derby. The tower and spire was raised to 105 feet (32 m), 25 feet (7.6 m) higher than the one it replaced. The east window was filled with stained glass by Hardman & Co. of Birmingham. The chancel floor was laid with Minton encaustic tiles. A Gurney Stove was installed for heating. The contractor was W.H. and J. Slater.

The organ dates from 1881 and is by Harston & Son. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

The church is in a joint parish with


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