St John - Tipton
N 50° 43.149 W 003° 17.607
30U E 479284 N 5618635
St Johns Church in the village of Tipton St John.
Waymark Code: WM5RJQ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/07/2009
Views: 5
The parish church at Tipton St John was built on the site of the original church which dated from Saxon times but was abandoned in 1797 when a new church was built nearby (St Martin), The church was rebuilt on the old site in 1854 to serve the newly created parish of St John. It was closed between 1913 and 1921 due to damage caused by mining subsidence.
The parish church of St John, designed by Wyatt & Brandon, is a structure of brick, consisting of only a nave, south porch and an embattled western tower of stone, containing one bell.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1854
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Unamed Road
Tipton St John, Devon UK
Ex11
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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