Church of St Clement, Horsley

St Clement’s Church stands in the quiet village of Horsley, Derbyshire, a Grade I listed building of the Church of England. The church dates from the 14th century and was restored between 1858 and 1860 by the contractor Kerry and Allen of Smalley. A carved oak reredos was installed in 1928, and matching choir stalls followed in 1935. It shares its parish with St Mary the Virgin’s Church in Denby and the Village Hall in Kilburn. The church also contains a pipe organ built in 1895 by Nicholson and Lord. The building is worth visiting for its fine medieval architecture and later Victorian craftsmanship. The oak reredos and choir stalls reflect skilled 20th-century woodwork. The pipe organ, still in use, adds to the church’s musical heritage. Its Grade I listing recognises its national importance as an example of historic church design. The calm village setting adds to the sense of stepping back in time. Inside, visitors find a spacious nave with clear lines of medieval stonework. The oak reredos and choir stalls stand at the east end, their carvings catching the light. The Nicholson and Lord organ occupies a gallery at the west end, its pipes rising above the pews. The 19th-century restoration preserved much of the original character while renewing the structure. Outside, the churchyard holds simple headstones under mature trees.