Nominal: 548 Hz Weight: 4134 lbs Diameter: 58" Bell 1 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 1932 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Croydon: St John the Baptist (CROYDON MINSTER)
Diocese of Southwark
Major Parish Church, 637383
http://www.croydonminster.org/Overview
Grid reference: TQ 319 654
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Services every day of the week.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1315 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
History of the Building
It is possible that a Minster church was established in Croydon in the eighth or ninth century as a charter issued by King Coenwulf, the ruler of Mercia between 796 and 821, makes reference to a council close to the ‘monasterium of Croydon.’01 Records show that a priest of Croydon witnessed a will in 960 indicating the continuance of an ecclesiastical presence in the parish deep into the tenth century. A church at Croydon is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086). It is not, however, until December 1347 when the will of John de Croydon, fishmonger, is written to include a bequest to “the church of S. John de Croydon”02 that the dedication of the church is recorded.
The medieval church was constructed mainly in a Perpendicular style during the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries. The current building still bears the arms of Archbishops Courtenay and Chicheley, who are believed to have been the church’s benefactors.
A fire destroyed much of the church in 1867 and was subsequently rebuilt by the renowned ecclesiastical architect GG Scott. Scott incorporated a number of elements of the surviving medieval structure into the rebuilt church, such as the west tower and south porch. Scott broadly adhered to the original design but extended the church eastward. The church was reconsecrated in 1870.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1644 Hz Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 2 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17700 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1462 Hz Weight: 686 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 3 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17701 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1370 Hz Weight: 697 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 4 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17702 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1232 Hz Weight: 753 lbs Diameter: 30.88" Bell 5 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17703 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1096 Hz Weight: 822 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 6 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17704 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1028 Hz Weight: 853 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 7 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17705 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 913 Hz Weight: 1041 lbs Diameter: 35.88" Bell 8 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17706 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 822 Hz Weight: 1375 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 9 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17707 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 731 Hz Weight: 1777 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 10 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17708 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 685 Hz Weight: 2130 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 11 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17709 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 616 Hz Weight: 3009 lbs Diameter: 51.5" Bell 12 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1936
Dove Bell ID: 17710 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1828 Hz Weight: 584 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 13 of 14
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1978
Dove Bell ID: 17711 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 976 Hz Weight: 906 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 14 of 14
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1946
Dove Bell ID: 17712 Tower ID: 16938 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 319 654
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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