Weight: 969 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 5689 Tower ID: 15536 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Rushford: St John the Evangelist
Overview
Grid reference: TL 923 812
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Rood Screen Stained Glass Wall Painting
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 258 m²
Exterior Description
1342 and C16. Flint with ashlar quotas and dressings. Thatched roof. Transepts and chancel removed in 1542. Tall west tower with diagonal buttresses with 3 set-offs. Full height stair turret to south. Punched encircled quatrefoils to first stage, west face with 2 deeply recessed trefoiled lancets. String course to belfry. 2-light Y traceried belfry windows with foiled mouchettes. Plain parapet. Roof line to east indicates reconstruction in 1575 by Robert Buston. Many putlock holes survive on tower and throughout church fabric. North nave wall has 4 bell based butrresses containing tall windows with continuous mouldings above string course. Window heads removed in C16 and paired brick lancets inserted. North door in second bay with undercut continuous mouldings Remains of piers and moulded capitals to north transept survive. C20 apsed chancel with 3 timber framed lancets. Remains of chancel foundations extend to east, but chancel arch piers and moulded capitals of mid C14 section still in situ. South aisle as north. C19 vestry in position of original south transept. Original 2 storey porch rebuilt as single structure with flushwork and inscribed panels. Lower half of brick staircase to upper chamber is of 1342.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior largely remodelled in C19. Large wall arches of C14 remain as do transept and chancel arch piers. Wall dado panelled.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wood double frame located in Tower
Historical Notes
1770 - 1770
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 527 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 37070 Tower ID: 15536 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 562 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 37071 Tower ID: 15536 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 37072 Tower ID: 15536 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 697 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 37073 Tower ID: 15536 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 814 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1855
Dove Bell ID: 37074 Tower ID: 15536 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 923 812
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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
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
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.