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

History

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 Sir Nicholas Montgomery (d. 1494) MP for Derbyshire (UK Parliament constituency) in 1388, 1390 and 1411

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.

See also Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire Listed buildings in Cubley, Derbyshire

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