St Bartholomew's Church, Butterton

St Bartholomew’s Church stands in the small village of Butterton in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed parish church of the Church of England. The building was redesigned by architect Ewan Christian and rebuilt in 1871. An earlier place of worship once occupied the same site. The church has a tower with two bells and a spire added in 1879. The spire is one of the newest in the Peak District and towers over the surrounding landscape. The church is worth visiting for its historic memorial plaque. It commemorates Joseph Wood, Rowland Cantrill and William Hambleton. They died in 1842 while trying to rescue Joseph Shenton from a disused mineshaft. The church also houses an organ built by William Hill in 1846. The Historic Organ Certificate awarded by the British Institute of Organ Studies recognises its value. Inside, visitors find the memorial plaque and the historic organ. The organ’s specification is recorded on the National Pipe Organ Register. The church’s simple stone structure and tall spire create a quiet landmark in Butterton. The interior reflects the 19th-century rebuilding by Ewan Christian. The tower and bells add to the building’s modest dignity.