Old Church of St John the Baptist, Moulton Lane, Boughton - West Northamptonshire (UA)

Ruined church of Norman origin with C14 and C15 material. Nave, chancel and aisles partially survive but have suffered as a result of extensive, deep rooted ivy growth in the past and suffer, more generally, from antisocial behaviour. Historic England grant aided vegetation removal and stone consolidation in 2017-18. St John's was subsequently removed from the register. There have been some localised mortar failures. Vandalism in May 2019 prompted re-addition to the register. Historic England has worked with church representatives to consider the problems.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Old St John's Church

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1003894

Local Planning Authority:

West Northamptonshire (UA)

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Old Church of St John the Baptist

Street Name:

Matton Lane

Unitary Authority:

West Northamptonshire (UA)

Parish:

Boughton

Parliamentary Constituency:

Daventry

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation