Kingston Blount: St John
Overview
Grid reference: SU 738 993
The church is of red brick, with minimum use of stone (e.g. for window heads) and the simplest window forms: in the north and south walls are trefoil-headed lights and the east window consists of three rather flat-headed lancets in deep embrasures. At the west of both nave and aisle is a single tall lancet.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave (with a wooden porch at the west on the north side), shallow chancel with a tiny vestry on the south and a bellcote at the junction between nave and chancel: wide south aisle.
Description of Archaeology and History
By Sir Aston Webb, 1877-8 (i.e. a very early work), the wide south aisle added in 1887. The builder was Giles Holland of Thame, and the cost under £700.
Exterior Description
The church is of red brick, with minimum use of stone (e.g. for window heads) and the simplest window forms: in the north and south walls are trefoil-headed lights and the east window consists of three rather flat-headed lancets in deep embrasures. At the west of both nave and aisle is a single tall lancet.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1877
East window: Crucifixion in centre light, flanked by Our Lady and St. John in greens, mauves and blues, which rather suit the mood of the chancel.
Stained Glass
Late 1870s
West window (nave): St. Augustine, with a memorial plaque beneath to alexander Penrose Forbes, Bishop of Brechin, d.1875, who had ministered in the parish in 1844 (i.e. before the present church was built) as a Deacon.
Stained Glass
West window (south side): eight quatrefoils, with foliated centres.
Stained Glass
South (transeptal) window: King David playing his harp.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the walls are plastered and cream-washed. The nave has chairs and the south aisle, sensibly, is now without seating and provides space for other uses. There is an arcade of four bays, the easternmost taller and indeed the eastern bay of the aisle is made quasi-transeptedby an arch between it and the rest of the aisle. The piers are octagonal, with moulded abaci. The chancel arch is brick, supported on stone corbels. The nave and niche have simple straightforward barn-like roof structures, that of the chancel is boarded, with the panels painted white.
Fixtures and fittings
Chest
Large oak fronted chest with panelled and traceried front and inscription In Memoriam Mary Hamp.
Pulpit
Pulpit: stone dado and wooden frieze pierced with trefoils.
Lectern
Wooden bookrest on an iron scrolly stand.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SU 738 993
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.
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