Stanmore: The ruin of the old church of St John the Evangelist
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Stanmore: The ruin of the old church of St John the Evangelist
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 3 Jul 2011
The red brick church was conscrecrated in 1632 but was replaced in 1850 by Image At that time the roof of the old church was removed but the rest of the structure was left intact. The architect was reputedly Nicholas Stone. Churches of this era are relatively uncommon, falling between the periods of mediaeval village churches, and 18th and 19th century churches built to serve growing urban populations. It is a Grade II* Listed Building.
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51.616099
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-0.316579