title banner for Derbyshire UK - Derbyshire and Peak District GuideChurches in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Accommodation
Derbyshire & Peak District Hotels
Derbyshire & Peak District Cottages
Derbyshire & Peak District B&B's
  


Derbyshire and Peak District churches and chapels - Photographs and information

Church of St James at Swarkestone in Derbyshire

Parish Church of St James in swarkestone
Parish Church of St James

The Parish Church of St James was heavily restored in 1874-76, by F.J.Robinson, with only the south west tower and the Harpur chapel remaining intact. The chapel contains alabaster monuments to Sir Richard Harpur (1577) and Sir John Harpur (1627), and a chancel tomb to John Rolleston who died in 1482.

Return Derbyshire churches menu

© Copyright 2011 Derbyshire UK : Disclaimer : Advertise with us : Homepage
Towns and Villages menu : Derbyshire Peak District Accommodation : Local Attractions : Events : Derbyshire & Peak District Photographs
Peak District Holiday Guide : UK Holiday Guide : Lake District Guide : Scarborough Accommodation : Torquay Accommodation : Blackpool Accommodation