Church of St John, Gateford Road, Worksop - Bassetlaw

Church, 1868, by RC Clarke & Son. Built in the Decorated Revival style. Large west tower and spire. Steeply pitched slate roofs over coursed walling stone with gable parapets. Stone erosion at high level. A steeplejack inspection in 2021 revealed various defects including movement at an estimated cost of £170,000. The parish have been fundraising and engaging positively with various funding organisations. Repairs to the spire began in June 2023, with minor repairs still ongoing. Repairs to the north and south aisles, vestry and organ loft roofs were underway in early 2024.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST JOHN

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1370402

Local Planning Authority:

Bassetlaw

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St John

Street Name:

Gateford Road

Locality:

Worksop

County:

Nottinghamshire

District / Borough:

Bassetlaw

Parliamentary Constituency:

Bassetlaw

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

F - Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; or functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II