St Andrew's Church, Cubley

St Andrew's Church, Cubley is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Cubley, Derbyshire.[2]

St Andrew’s Church, Cubley
St Andrew’s Church, Cubley
52°56′11.53″N 1°45′22″W
LocationCubley, Derbyshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitestandrewscubley.co.uk
History
DedicationSt Andrew
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Derby
ArchdeaconryDerby
DeaneryLongford
ParishCubley

History
The nave and west end

The church dates from the mid-11th century, with additions in the 12th, and 13th centuries. The west tower was built in the 15th century in a late Perpendicular Gothic style. It has pinnacles and an embattled parapet and is ornamented with thirteen shields of the Montgomery family and its alliances and other sculptured devices.

It comprises a western tower, nave with south aisle, chancel, and south porch. It was restored between 1872 and 1874 by the architect James Piers St Aubyn.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with:

  • St John's Church, Alkmonton
  • St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge
  • St Giles’ Church, Marston Montgomery
  • St Paul's Church, Scropton
  • St Peter's Church, Somersal Herbert
  • All Saints’ Church, Sudbury

Memorials
  • Effigy of Sir Nicholas Montgomery
    Effigy of Sir Nicholas Montgomery
  • Tomb of the Montgomery family
    Tomb of the Montgomery family

Organ

The pipe organ was built by Peter Conacher and dates from 1896. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3]

See also

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Andrew (Grade I) (1203949)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  2. Pevsner, Nikolaus (1978). The Buildings of England: Derbyshire. Revised by Elizabeth Williamson. New Haven & London: Yale University Press. pp. 160–61. ISBN 0-14-071008-6.
  3. "NPOR [N05318]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
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