United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Mackworth
All Saints' Church, Mackworth and Markeaton
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Mackworth
All Saints' Church, Mackworth and Markeaton
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Location: Mackworth, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
The church dates from the 14th century. It was restored and reopened by the Bishop of Lichfield on Thursday 13 November 1851.Reredos were designed by James K Colling of London and added in 1878.On the evening of 3 December 2020, a large fire destroyed the interior of the church, including the pipe organ. The cause of the fire was found to be arson. The suspect also burned down St Mary's Catholic School in Darley Abbey and Ravensdale School in Mickleover. There are plans to restore the church using insurance money.The site is closed as work is currently being undertaken on the rebuild.
November 24, 2023
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