All Saints Church, Kedleston

All Saints Church at Kedleston is a Romanesque sandstone building with a central tower and cruciform layout. The roof is covered in Welsh slate, and the south entrance features elaborate stone carvings with Norman patterns.

The building was constructed around 1101 and is the only surviving structure from the medieval village of Kedleston. The village was demolished in 1759 to make way for the construction of the nearby Kedleston Hall estate.

The church contains numerous marble monuments to the Curzon family with elaborate carved figures spanning several centuries. These memorials show how closely the family was tied to the village over generations.

The building is located a few kilometers northwest of Derby and is open to visitors on most days. Access is available, and visitors should watch for slippery floors and wear comfortable shoes.

A chapel was added in 1908 featuring an elaborate marble tomb commissioned by a prominent figure of that era. This later addition shows how the original structure was extended across different periods.

Location: Kedleston

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Norman architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/all-saints-kedleston/?region=Derbyshire

GPS coordinates: 52.95920,-1.53670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05