A detailed view of the chancel screen in St John's Church, showing some of the strapwork above

Date:
1941
Location:
Church of St John, Mark Lane, Leeds
Reference:
AA41/00026
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The church was built between 1632 and 1634, founded by John Harrison. It underwent alterations and restorations in 1830-1838, 1866-1868 and 1890. It has a west tower, nave with south aisle, south porch and chancel with embattled parapets throughout. The south arcade has octagonal piers with round headed arches, and a timber roof with tie beams and angel corbels. The screen is original, with tapering shafts with Ionic capitals supporting large panels with strapwork over the entrances, and a frieze above with carvings of vines and mythical beasts. Over the screen is a large crest with decorative strapwork.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series of negatives taken for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Rood Screen, Stuart Parish Church