Stanton St John the Baptist?s ruined church
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The photograph on this page of Stanton St John the Baptist?s ruined church by Adrian S Pye as part of the Geograph project.
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Stanton St John the Baptist?s ruined church
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 22 Apr 2007
The church of St. John is a nice ruin and has been for over a century. It is now cared for and maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. The tower is still intact and stands at the same height Stanton All Saints once was. Everything has been removed from the building, including the roofs of the nave and chancel. The Sanctus bell window in the east wall of the tower can be clearly seen. The Royal Arms of George III, as well as other bits and pieces, were removed to All Saints. Because the church is built directly against the western boundary, it required an archway to be built beneath the tower to allow processions to circumnavigate the church without having to leave consecrated ground. This feature can also be seen at Combs and a few other churches.
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Image Location
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52.326307
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0.87773