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

History

The church dates from the 12th century, with other work from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The tower is 15th century with almost full height buttresses to each corner.

The living of St Chad's was originally in the gift of the Earl of Leicester. This transferred to Arthur Manners when he acquired Longford Hall.

Organ

The two manual, 17 stop pipe organ was installed by I Abbott in 1874. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone St Michael and All Angels' Church, Church Broughton All Saints' Church, Dalbury Christ Church, Long Lane St Andrew's Church, Radbourne St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill All Saints’ Church, Trusley

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

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