Building record MLI91497 - Church of St John the Evangelist, Station Road, Grantham
Summary
Church of St John the Evangelist, Station Road, Grantham
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Post Medieval to Modern - 1840 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 37064
The Church was built in 1840-41 and extended in 1883-84. It is some 83 by 53 feet in size and built from Ancaster stone by the architect A. Salvin. It was built by the local firm of Wilson and Collingwood under the patronage of Lady Brownlow and with a contribution from Queen Adelaide in 1840-41. it is built in a plain Early English style with a short window tower with pinnacles. The aisles were widened in 1883-84 when the chancel was rebuilt. St George's chapel is in the south transept. There are five lancet windows containing stained glass of 1911 by Archibald Nicholson of Lincoln's Inn - a copy of 14th century glass at Chartres Cathedral. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 607/5/200 (182.182).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 91605 35233 (68m by 55m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to the church of St John the Evangelist, Station Road, Grantham (ELI9495)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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