Historic churches · East Midlands
St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley
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St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley — church in Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5823°, -0.5894°.
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Heritage listing
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an elevated position overlooking the Welland Valley.
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From the Wikipedia article
St John the Baptist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an elevated position overlooking the Welland Valley.
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Background
History
The church originated in the 12th century, with additions and alterations in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. It was restored in 1875 by J. B. Corby.
Architecture
The arcades are of two bays dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The chancel arch dates from the 12th century. In the chancel is an ogee-headed piscina to the right of the altar, and there is another piscina in the south aisle. The font dates from the late 13th century. The reredos and the floor of the sanctuary are composed of 19th-century tiles. The windows of the nave contain 14th-century stained glass and there is stained glass from the following century in the east windows of the aisles. The monuments include a chest tomb to Richard Cecil, the second son of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, dating from about 1633. There are floor tablets in the chancel to sons of the Earls of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5823, -0.5894
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wakerley
- Postcode
- LE15 8PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Established
- 1101
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593740 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St.John the Baptists church (geograph 2523302).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8PA), in the parish of Wakerley.
- What is St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley — church in Wakerley, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley?
- Drivers can use postcode LE15 8PA.
- When was St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley a listed building?
- St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Baptist's Church, Wakerley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8PA. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.