Benchmark - St John the Baptist - Berkswell, West Midlands
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N 52° 24.601 W 001° 38.591
30U E 592290 N 5807508
A cut benchmark on the north west corner of St John the Baptist church tower, Berkswell.
Waymark Code: WMVKE7
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/29/2017
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A cut benchmark on the north west corner of St John the Baptist church tower, Berkswell.
|
Square |
Easting |
Northing |
Mark type |
Description |
Height |
Order |
Datum |
Verified year |
Metres above ground |
|
SP |
2436 |
7916 |
CUT MARK |
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CH W FACE TWR NW ANG |
108.370 |
3 |
'N' |
1966 |
0.900 |
"St John the Baptist, Berkswell, is a Norman parish church containing one of the finest crypts in the country. The church is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is featured in England’s Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins.
Construction of the present church began in the 12th century (cll50) when two crypts, the chancel, nave, and a short North aisle were built. During the 14th century two archways leading to a South aisle were added and in the 15th century the North aisle was lengthened. There has been little structural change since the 18th century. The date of construction of the Tower is unknown but it is believed to have been in existence by 1600."
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