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St John the Baptist Church, Berkswell

St John the Baptist Church, Berkswell

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St John the Baptist Church, Berkswell

Name: St John the Baptist Church, Berkswell
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Location: Berkswell, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Berkswell & Eastern Green loop via Millennium Way

18.5km

04:47

110m

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2. The Bear Inn, Berkswell – Berkswell Well loop from Berkswell

6.35km

01:39

40m

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3. The Bear Inn, Berkswell – St Laurence’s Church, Meriden loop from Berkswell

9.43km

02:29

80m

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Dan Hobson

December 14, 2020

St John’s is a pretty Norman parish church that contains one the finest crypts in the country. The Grade I-listed church was built in the 12th century and modified over the next 300 years. The half-timbered two-storey south porch was added in the 16th century. The grave of Maud Watson can be found near the porch and south wall. Watson became the first Ladies’ Singles Lawn Tennis Champion at Wimbledon in 1884 after beating her sister in the final.

Sasha Taylor

March 30, 2019

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.

The half-timbered two-storey South porch was added c. 1500. There is an external stairway leading to the upper chamber used at various times as a priest’s room, a village school, a parish council house and today it serves as the vestry. At one time wedding ceremonies were conducted in church porches. The 12th century oak door containing handmade nails is still in use.

Stephen

September 6, 2022

An odd looking church quite low and spread instead of tall and imposing

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Elevation 170 m

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St John the Baptist Church, Berkswell

1. Berkswell & Eastern Green loop via Millennium Way

2. The Bear Inn, Berkswell – Berkswell Well loop from Berkswell

3. The Bear Inn, Berkswell – St Laurence’s Church, Meriden loop from Berkswell

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