Scheduled Monument record MDR2662 - St Chad's Church, Barton Lane, Barton Blount
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Georgian to 21st Century - 1714 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
St Chad's Church, Barton Lane, Barton Blount, rebuilt in 1714, probably using medieval masonry.
'There was a church and a priest in Barton Blount at the time of the Domesday Survey. The church of Barton Blount was probably considerably damaged during skirmishes around the old manor house in 1645 and 1646. It was in a dilapidated state, and so was rebuilt in around 1714. In 1854, general reconstruction of the interior fittings was carried out and the old windows were replaced by pointed lancet lights, but the north doorway still remains (though blocked up), as well as the large south doorway. The south doorway is surmounted by the elaborate pseudo-classic mouldings that prevailed at the commencement of the last century [written in 1877]. The building is a simple parallelogram, forty-one feet by eighteen, with a small bell-turret, destitute of a bell, on the west gable. The only vestiges of the old church are the font, and a recessed tomb. The large octagonal font is of a low chalice-shaped design, and dates to the 14th century. The recessed tomb is likely to date to about 1200, and to represent one of the ladies of the Bakepuze family.' (1)
'The private chapel of St Chad, Barton Park, is of medieval origin altered late 17th century or early 18th century, and restored in recent years.' (2)
'Restored by the present occupier of Barton Hall and now rarely used [1966].' (3)
'According to the owner of Barton Hall, Mr R. A. Mallender, the church was officially made redundant in 1975 and the Church Commission is in the process of passing ownership to Mr Mallender. In excellent repair, Mr Mallender confirmed the correct name as St. Chad's Church.' (4)
'The church is situated in the landscaped grounds of Barton Hall approximately 30m north of the hall itself and is contained within a separate area. The medieval church, which is Listed Grade II, was rebuilt in 1714 and again in 1845 using medieval masonry. The building is constructed of course squared sandstone and ashlar with a plain tile roof. The lower courses of the walls are of medieval origin and a blocked doorway on the north side of the building is also a remnant of the medieval structure. The interior is mainly 19th century with a plaster ceiling, but the church contains a 14th century effigy and a late medieval font.' (7)
From the National Heritage List for England (for the Listed Building):
'SK 23 SW PARISH OF BARTON BLOUNT OFF BARTON LANE 3/1 (West Side) 2.9.52 Chapel of St Chad (formerly GV II listed with Barton Hall)
Private chapel, formerly parish church. Rebuilt 1714 by Samuel Taborer, probably using medieval masonry. Altered in 1845. Coursed squared sandstone and ashlar. Plain tile roof and stone coped gables with plain kneelers with obelisk finials and west bellcote. Pilasters at the corners with pieces of cornice. Moulded eaves cornice. South elevation has a round-arched south doorway with key and impost blocks. Plain, mostly mid C19 interior. Plaster ceiling. Early C19 recumbent effigy of a lady wearing a wimple. Wall tablet c1763 on north wall. Three C19 wall tablets on the south wall by Hall of Derby. Squat C14 font octagonal bowl on octagonal base with concave sides. C18 Style altar rails by Horrabin of Derby 1926. Excellent stained glass in the west window of c1881. The chapel of St Chad is also scheduled as an Ancient Monument.
Listing NGR: SK2083934726.'
(8)
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SDR11676 Bibliographic reference: Cox, J C. 1877. Notes on the Churches of Derbyshire, Vol. III. 5-11.
- <2> SDR8377 Bibliographic reference: M H L G 2320/11/A Oct 1960 p3.
- <3> SDR6045 Bibliographic reference: F1 BH 03-AUG-66.
- <4> SDR6625 Personal Observation: F2 JRL 16-AUG-76.
- <5> SDR5310 Bibliographic reference: DOE (IAM) AM Record Form 2.8.80.
- <6> SDR15682 Index: TPAT. 2563. 2563.
- <7> SDR18365 Scheduling record: English Heritage. 1999. Scheduling Notification - Barton Blount medieval settlement remains etc.. 29933. Cat no. 440.
- <8> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1280896?section=official-list-entry.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 20836 34703 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARTON BLOUNT, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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- EDR762
- EDR1130
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Record last edited
Feb 12 2026 4:08PM