Church of St John the Baptist
CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1293444
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1293444
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jul-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Weston and Weedon
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 59764 48313
Details
WESTON AND WEEDON PLUMPTON SP54NE 4/234 Church of St. John the Baptist
GV II
Church. Rebuilt 1822 reusing some medieval work. Coursed squared ironstone and limestone, old tile roof to chancel, slate roof to nave. Chancel, nave, west tower and south porch. 3-light east window to chancel, C14 has tracery with trefoils and mouchettes. Priests door to south, C14, with continuous chamfered arch. Nave windows C19 with Y-tracery. South porch has entrance with continuous chamfered arch. Stone plaque in gable with shield inscribed, 'This church rebuilt A.D. 1822'. Ball finial and sundial at apex. Inner doorway has arch with continuous hollow chamfer, probably C14. Large medieval carved stone head re-set as keystone. C19 tower with castellated parapet-and single-light bell openings, the hoods surmounted by carved heads. Interior: Tower arch and chancel arch C14. Octagonal font on baluster pedestal. Probably late C17. Original box pews and commandment boards of 1822. Marble wall monument to Ann Moore, died 1683, has finely carved frame with drapery swags, cartouche, and cherub's head.
Listing NGR: SP5976448313
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 234263
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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