Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Robert Stainbank 1868
Dove Bell ID: 56603 Tower ID: 21564 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lepton: St John
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646384
http://www.stjohnslepton.orgOverview
Grid reference: SE 199 150
Lepton is a village which was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It lies in a convenient position approximately 9 miles from Wakefield, and 4 miles from Huddersfield. St John the Evangelist, Lepton was consecrated on Saturday 28th November 1868 by the Lord Bishop of Ripon. Lepton was at that time in the diocese of Ripon, Wakefield Diocese not being formed until 1888.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 579 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St John the Evangelist, Lepton was consecrated on Saturday 28th November 1868 by the Lord Bishop of Ripon. Lepton was at that time in the diocese of Ripon, Wakefield Diocese not being formed until 1888. The tower was added in 1876. A new top was added in 1929 when the old spire was deemed unsafe. A clock was placed in the tower in 1920 as a memorial to the men of Lepton who gave their lives in the 1st World War.
In 1962 a Parish hall was added, built by public subscription on the opposite side of Rowley Lane, but this was sold, as in the late 1980's/early 1990's it was felt the old hall was costly to maintain.
In the 1970's many changes were made to the church interior - the chancel screen was partially removed to open up the sanctuary, the chancel floor and pulpit were raised. The font was moved to the east of the church. The choir vestry removed.
Following the sale of the Parish Hall new facilities were needed and the parishioners were asked to contribute to a new extension to the church. The amount was raised primarily by direct giving and the new building opened in 1992.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 199 150
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.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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.
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