Weight: 164 lbs Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1953
Dove Bell ID: 60857 Tower ID: 23948 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Swindon: St John the Evangelist
Overview
Grid reference: SO 860 907
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Exterior Description
Small parish church built of stone and timber. It does not have a tower or spire.
Interior
Interior Description
By the front door is a stone font while opposite the door is a window commemorating James Perry, the architect. The window shows Solomon holding a church and the Queen of Sheba holding an empty treasure chest. Other windows in the church show James Raven (1st Vicar of Swindon), Bishop Lonsdale, who consecrate the church and the dead of the two wars. The East Window shows Jesus the Good Shepherd and there is a very modern window to St.Cecilia. At the front of the church are the lectern and pulpit.
In the Sanctuary is the altar where Communion is celebrated. On the altar are two candles showing Jesus is the light of the world. There is a lady chapel in memory of Mrs. Craine.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SO 860 907
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 01/01/2007
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.
Further information
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