Nominal: 785 Hz Weight: 1105 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 5695 Tower ID: 15581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ruyton-in-the-X1 Towns: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Lichfield
Church, 620494
https://www.churcharoundthecliffe.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SJ 394 221
St. John the Baptist Church is situated in an elevated position, adjacent to remains of a medieval castle, in the centre of the village of Ruyton-XI-Towns. It is Grade II listed. St. John the Baptist Church 12th century of local red sandstone, east of castle ruins consisting of nave, chancel and north aisle with tower south west corner.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 359 m²
Exterior Description
St. John the Baptist Church 12th century of local red sandstone, east of castle ruins consisting of nave, chancel and north aisle with tower south west corner.
Interior
Interior Description
Norman nave and chancel. Four Norman windows in chancel (2 south, 2 north). The nave and chancel were restored between 1861 and 1868 by Poutney Smith. Between nave and north aisle is a four bay arcade with octagonal pillars c13.The tower has two tall stages with diagonal buttresses. Nave roof with collar-beams on arched braces, two tiers of wind-braces and queenposts set diagonally so as to form with the rafters cusped quatrefoil patterns, late medieval.
Bells
Nominal: 1322 Hz Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 37106 Tower ID: 15581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1176 Hz Weight: 603 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1868
Dove Bell ID: 37107 Tower ID: 15581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1048 Hz Weight: 670 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 37108 Tower ID: 15581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 989 Hz Weight: 706 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 37109 Tower ID: 15581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 881 Hz Weight: 883 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 37110 Tower ID: 15581 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 394 221
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
Churchyard Structures
Lych Gate
1888
Grade II Listed. Lych-gate at south east entrance to churchyard. 1888. Gabled timber-framed structure on low red sandstone walls with chamfered coping; machine tile roof with ornamental cresting and cross to centre of ridge. Benches to sides. Billet moulding to tie beams and wooden gates.
Tomb (monument)
Mid-C18 to early C19
Grade II Listed. Group of 10 chest tombs. Mid-C18 to early C19. Sandstone ashlar. Row of 5 very closely-spaced tombs aligned north-south with another 2 on same alignment immediately to west; 3 further tombs a few metres to south-east. Five in row have moulded plinths and capping with mixture of fluted and plain corner pilasters; carved floral motifs to ends. Inscriptions to top ledgers, ranging in date from 1780 to 1805, commemorating members of local families. North tomb has inscription panel to north face in memory of Richard Basnett of Wykey (died 1796), flanked by floral emblems; fluted fans to spandrels. No tombs to west also have inscriptions to top ledgers, southern dated 1739 and other illegible but probably roughly contemporary. Three tombs to south-east, c.1800, with mixture of fluted and plain corner pilasters and chamfered top ledgers. Recessed semi-circular inscription panels to long sides and oval-shaped discs to ends.
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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