Church of St John the Baptist, King's Norton - Harborough

Church in the Gothic Revival style. Built 1757-75 by John Wing the Younger of Leicester for William Fortrey, the Squire of King’s Norton. Nave and chancel under one roof. The roof covering is in poor condition and is nearing the end of its life. Renewal is required. Rainwater goods are generally in fair condition but where there have been historic blockages to downpipes this has accelerated cramp damage in the stonework. Some repointing of stonework and some minor stonework repairs are required. The parapet pinnacles are suffering from cramp damage and are also in need of repair.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Church of St John the Baptist

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1360627

Local Planning Authority:

Harborough

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St John the Baptist

County:

Leicestershire

District / Borough:

Harborough

Parish:

King's Norton

Parliamentary Constituency:

Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA