Historic churches · North West England
St John's Church, Doddington
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St John's Church, Doddington — grade II listed church in the parish of Hunsterson, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich · 7.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John's Church in Doddington, the nearest railway station is Nantwich, located 7.5 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CW5 7PS.
About
St John's Church, Doddington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1837. Designed by Edward Lapidge. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in the parish of Hunsterson, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.0131°, -2.4443°.
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Heritage listing
St John's Church, Doddington, is located off Hunsterson Road in the grounds of Doddington Hall, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is combined with those of St James, Audlem, and St Chad, Wybunbury. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St John's Church, located in Doddington, is a place of worship that hosts services every Sunday at 11am. Visitors can attend these services and explore the church's community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St John's Church, Doddington, is located off Hunsterson Road in the grounds of Doddington Hall, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is combined with those of St James, Audlem, and St Chad, Wybunbury. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
St John's was built in 1837, and paid for by the Delves Broughton family of Doddington Hall. The architect was Edward Lapidge.
Architecture
The church is constructed in yellow ashlar sandstone, and has a slate roof. Its plan consists of a single cell, with no differentiation between nave and chancel, a northeast vestry and a west porch. The porch is gabled, and the apex of the gable contains a datestone with the arms of the Delves Broughton family. Beyond and above the porch is a triple stepped lancet window, and over the window is a roundel containing a carved dog's head. At the corners are angle buttresses, which rise to form octagonal pinnacles surmounted by spires. On the top of the gable is a bellcote. Along the sides of the church are lancet windows between buttresses. The vestry has a double lancet window. The east end…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0131, -2.4443
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Doddington and District
- Postcode
- CW5 7PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Established
- 1837
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593544 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John's Church, Doddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St John's Church, Hunsterson.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Church, Doddington?
- St John's Church, Doddington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 7PS), in the parish of Doddington and District.
- What is St John's Church, Doddington?
- St John's Church, Doddington — grade II listed church in the parish of Hunsterson, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St John's Church, Doddington?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 7PS.
- When was St John's Church, Doddington built?
- Built or established in 1837. Designed by Edward Lapidge.
- Is St John's Church, Doddington a listed building?
- St John's Church, Doddington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St John's Church, Doddington free to visit?
- Yes, St John's Church, Doddington is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John's Church, Doddington?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 7PS.