St John's Church, Threapwood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John's Church, Threapwood |
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St John's Church, Threapwood, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SJ 439 456 |
| Location | Threapwood, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St John, Threapwood |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 1 March 1967 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Georgian |
| Completed | 1815 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick with slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Oswald, Malpas, and St John, Threapwood |
| Deanery | Malpas |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St. John's Church is a historic church located in the small village of Threapwood, Cheshire, in England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it serves the local community as part of the Church of England.
The church is considered a very important historic site. It is listed as a Grade II* listed building on the National Heritage List for England. This special status means the building is protected because of its unique history and architecture. Experts on buildings have described it as a perfect example of the Georgian style.
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History of the Church
The church was built in 1815. At first, it was a special chapel that wasn't part of an official church district, or parish. Just two years later, in 1817, the parish of St. John's was officially created, and the church became its center.
A Look at the Church's Design
St. John's is a simple, rectangular building made of brick with a slate roof. Its design is from the Georgian period (1714-1830), which was known for elegant and symmetrical buildings.
Outside Features
On top of the roof at the west end of the church is a small, open, eight-sided dome called a cupola. The doorways are also special. The main entrance at the west end and another on the south side have triangular tops called pediments, a common feature in Georgian buildings.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has a very traditional and well-preserved look.
- Galleries: There are balconies, or galleries, on three sides of the church. The north and south galleries curve around to meet the one at the west end. These galleries are held up by strong iron columns.
- Chandeliers: Hanging from the ceiling are two beautiful brass chandeliers that were made in 1817, the same year the parish was formed.
- Altar and Pews: The altar is surrounded on three sides by iron rails. Next to the altar are special box pews. These are enclosed wooden benches that were reserved for the wealthy families who helped support the church. Brass plates on the pews show the names of these families, the Broughtons and the Kenyons.
- Reredos: Behind the altar is a decorated wooden screen called a reredos. It is made of three panels. The panels on the left and right have the words of the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles' Creed. The middle panel has a passage from the Book of Exodus in the Bible.
The Churchyard and Gates
The area around the church is also protected. The gateposts, gates, and railings at the entrance to the churchyard are listed as Grade II historic features. This means they are also considered important to the nation's history.
The churchyard is the final resting place for many local people, including a soldier from the South Wales Borderers who died in World War I.
See also
- Listed buildings in Threapwood
