St Stephen's Church, Borrowash

St Stephen’s Church stands in the Derbyshire village of Borrowash as a Church of England parish church. Built in 1889–90 to designs by Derby architect Percy Heylyn Currey, it is constructed from heather-coloured brick and comprises chancel, nave, organ chamber and vestry. The opening service was led by the Bishop of Southwell on 26 September 1890. A wrought-iron screen inside was donated by Mr Edward H Pares of Hopwell Hall. The surrounding churchyard was laid out by the local firm Messrs William Barron and Son. The church is recognised for its Grade II listed war memorial. This takes the form of a calvary cross whose stonework was carved by Samuel Hodgkinson of Borrowash. The bronze figure of the crucified Christ was made by Alfred Mowbray and Company of Oxford. It was unveiled in October 1920 and dedicated by the Bishop of Derby. The building also houses a pipe organ installed in 1913 by J.H. Adkins, replacing an earlier harmonium. Inside, visitors find a simple interior of brick walls and clear-glazed windows. The war memorial stands at the west end, its cross visible above the nave roof. The organ chamber occupies the north side, while the vestry lies to the south. The churchyard offers a quiet space of grass and mature trees laid out by the Barron firm. A joint parish link with nearby All Saints’ Church, Ockbrook, connects the two communities.