Radcliffe: St John
Overview
Grid reference: SD 788 67
The church had a robust geometrical quality which made it a notable feature of the area. The massing of the tower and transepts was particularly good, and made more effective by the excellence of the stonework of coursed rock-faced blocks and the careful placing of window openings. The west end had a large traceried window with flying buttresses each side and a cross on the apex of the gable. It is now a ruin.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Cruciform, aisled nave with west porch, north and south transepts, tower and spire over the crossing, semi-hexagonal chancel with vestry to the north.
Exterior Description
The church had a robust geometrical quality which made it a notable feature of the area. The massing of the tower and transepts was particularly good, and is made more effective by the excellence of the stonework of coursed rock-faced blocks and the careful placing of window openings. The west end had a large traceried window with flying buttresses each side and a cross on the apex of the gable. The most rewarding aspect of the church was from the south-east, where the tower was seen to best advantage. It was a bold octagon placed on stone broaches above the square crossing space, and had a louvred opening in each face, linked by a continuous stringcourse above. A clock face was once inserted within four of these openings. Above a small cornice rose the octagonal stone spire with openings in alternate faces all the way up. The lowest ones were small single-light lucarnes, and further up were quatrefoils, trefoils and finally circular openings. In the angle between the south transept and the chancel was a slender stair turret which added to the interest of the composition from this viewpoint. The roofs of the church were slated and, the stonework being blackened. The south transept had two lancets separated by a central buttress and a rose window above had some unusual details. The four bays of the nave were lit by paired lancets in the aisles and single circular cinquefoils at clerestory level. In each of the three eastern walls of the chancel were two light windows with sexfoils in the heads.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 788 67
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.
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
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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