Diameter: 14.88" Bell 1 of 2
1835
Dove Bell ID: 59781 Tower ID: 23359 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shotley: St John
Diocese of Newcastle
Church, 625057
http://www.shotleystjohn.org.uk/homeOverview
Grid reference: NZ 63 525
St. John's Church serves the parish of Shotley in the Diocese of Newcastle and the county of Northumberland. This building, dedicated to St. John, was consecrated on 30th August, 1837, and subsequently became the Parish Church. The history of the Church in Shotley goes back into the mists of time and it has to be traced from the Abbey of Blanchland, to St. Andrew's Church at Grey Mare Hill, to the present Parish Church at Snods Edge, Shotley.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 197 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Wilson family in 1836 donated land and funds for the erection of a place of worship. This building, dedicated to St. John, was consecrated on 30th August, 1837, and subsequently became the Parish Church. In 1903 the chancel was extended with a five-sided Apse containing stained glass windows financed by the Walton-Wilson’s of Shotley Hall. In 1925 a plan was approved to re-seat the church with oak pews, to replace and re-site the pulpit, prayer desk and font, the latter now being sited at the West end of the church. Electric lights were installed in 1957 with a blower for the organ. In 1962 the boiler was converted for oil central heating. In 1976 pews were removed from the chancel and replaced with two Priests’ Stools a further two were added later.
Exterior Description
This building, dedicated to St. John, was consecrated on 30th August, 1837, and subsequently became the Parish Church.
From the Listing Entry:
"Parish Church, 1836 on new site, replacing St. Andrews, Greymare Hill (q.v.); organ chamber mid-C19, chancel 1903. Squared stone with cut dressings; graduated Lakeland slate roof. Nave with south porch and north-east organ chamber, chancel with 5-sided apse. Early C19 parts in C13 style, chancel Free C13/C14 style. Chamfered plinth. Porch has studded door in double-chamfered pointed arch with chamfered hood; blind lancet over in steeply-pitched coped gable with moulded kneelers. East of porch 3 lancets; 3 similar windows on north of nave and 2 in west end. Coped gable with moulded kneelers. West bellcote on moulded corbels: twin pointed openings under coped gablet. Organ chamber half-hipped to north with lancet window and corbelled hip. Chancel has 2 early C19 lancets re-set on south, cinquefoil- headed lights to apse and stepped sill string. Beneath central light, panel with ornate canopied niches, to WaltonWilson family. Wrought-iron ridge ornament and finial cross."
Interior
Interior Description
From the Listing Entry:
"Interior: Plain chamfered arch to south door. Double-chamfered 4-centred arch to organ chamber; richlymoulded chancel arch in C13 style. Pilasters and string course to chancel; credence table and piscina with shelf. Minton tiles, good early C20 glass in apse. Nave roof has collar- beam trusses on moulded corbels. Early C19 creed and commandments boards."
Bells
Diameter: 18" Bell 2 of 2
1835
Dove Bell ID: 59782 Tower ID: 23359 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NZ 63 525
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.
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.
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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 | 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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