St John's Church, Burwardsley
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| St John's Church, Burwardsley | |
  Shown within Cheshire
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| Basic information | |
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| Location | Burwardsley, Cheshire, England |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Religious affiliation | Anglican |
| District | Diocese of Chester |
| Ecclesiastical status | Parish church |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Year completed | c. 1885 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Ashlar buff sandstone Welsh slate roof |
St John's Church, Burwardsley is in the village of Burwardsley, Cheshire, England (grid reference SJ515565). It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
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[edit] History
The church originated in the 17th century. It has a buttress dated 1730 and the church was restored in 1795. Around 1885 a bell turret, chancel and vestry were added.[1]
[edit] Structure
It is built in ashlar buff sandstone with a Welsh slate roof. Its plan consists of a three-bay nave, a one-bay chancel with a side chapel, and a south porch. The bays of the nave are divided by buttresses and they have two or four-light mullioned windows with arch-headed lights. The east window has three round-headed lights, the central one being taller. The west window is simple with Y-tracery. The bell turret is at the west end and has a pyramidal roof.[1]
[edit] Fittings and furniture
The interior has simple 19th century fittings. The organ is small and dates from around 1820.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b c d Images of England: Church of St John, Burwardsley. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
