Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St John the Evangelist's Church in Leeds can be reached from Leeds railway station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for navigation is LS2 8JE.
About
St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1632. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Coordinates: 53.8001°, -1.5423°.
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Heritage listing
St John the Evangelist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the centre of the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner refers to it as "the only church at Leeds of more than local interest".
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From the Wikipedia article
St John the Evangelist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the centre of the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner refers to it as "the only church at Leeds of more than local interest".
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Background
History
St John's is the oldest church in the city centre of Leeds. It was begun in 1631 and was consecrated in 1634, at a time when few churches were being built. It was paid for by John Harrison, who was a wealthy wool merchant and local benefactor.
Architecture
The richly carved decoration and plasterwork follow late 16th century styles derived from the Low Countries. Most of the fittings are Jacobean in style, and have been described as the "glory" of the church. This applies particularly to the elaborately carved screen across the nave and the aisle. There is similarly detailed carving on the wall panels, the pews and the pulpit. Also in the church is a royal coat of arms and three brass chandeliers. The stained glass dates from the 19th century, and includes a memorial window to John Harrison, depicting him performing good deeds, and directing the building of the church. Around the church are memorials to other citizens of the city.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8001, -1.5423
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS2 8JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Established
- 1632
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593785 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St johns leeds atoach.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds?
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS2 8JE), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds?
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS2 8JE.
- When was St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds built?
- Built or established in 1632.
- Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds a listed building?
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS2 8JE.