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St John's, Rishworth: Kingsford family grave
The cross-shaped memorial is to members of the Kingsford family, including a former headmaster of Rishworth School, and one who was killed in action in 1941, making this a war grave.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 26 Aug 2024
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St John's, Rishworth: churchyard
The churchyard is still open for burials, the most recent (2022/23) being closest to the camera here.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 26 Aug 2024
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St John's, Rishworth: consecration cross
The cross is set into the base of the tower.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 26 Aug 2024
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St John's, Rishworth: west tower
The tower, in particular, reminded me (even before looking this up) of that at Northowram the other side of Halifax
Image It turns out they were by the same architect, Joseph Walsh. Although apparently large enough for a ring of bells, the Church Heritage Record only mentions one 'calling' bell.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 26 Aug 2024
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St John's Graveyard - Godly Lane, Rishworth
Image: © Betty Longbottom
Taken: 30 Sep 2008
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Footpath - Godly Lane, Rishworth
Image: © Betty Longbottom
Taken: 30 Sep 2008
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St John's, Rishworth: south side
Viewed from within the graveyard.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 26 Aug 2024
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St John's, Rishworth: east end
The unusually shaped east window is a memorial to John Wheelwright, local landowner and benefactor of Rishworth School as well as the church.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 26 Aug 2024
0.05 miles
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St. John's Church, Rishworth
This comparatively new church is located on Godly Lane - rather appropriate
Image: © Chris Heaton
Taken: 7 May 2023
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St John's Church - Godly Lane, Rishworth
Image: © Betty Longbottom
Taken: 30 Sep 2008
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