St John the Baptist's Church, East Farndon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist's Church, East Farndon |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | http://www.faxtongroup.org.uk/stjohnthebaptist.htm |
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| Deanery | Brixworth |
| Archdeaconry | Northampton |
| Diocese | Diocese of Peterborough |
| Province | Canterbury |
St John the Baptist's Church is an Anglican church. It is the main church for the village of East Farndon in Northamptonshire, England. This special building is a Grade I listed building, which means it's very important and protected. You can find it right in the middle of East Farndon village.
A Look Back in Time
When the Domesday Book was made in 1086, it didn't mention a church or priest in East Farndon. This might mean there wasn't a church building there yet. Or, it could just mean there wasn't a priest living in the village at that time.
The church you see today was mostly built a long, long time ago. Its main parts were put up in the 1200s and 1300s. The church has a main hall called a nave, a special area for the altar called a chancel, a side section known as a south aisle, and a tall west tower.
Church Records
The church keeps parish registers, which are like old record books. These books have information about births, marriages, and deaths in the parish. The oldest records for St John the Baptist's Church go all the way back to 1562!
Today, the very old records are kept safe at the Northamptonshire Record Office. This office is a special place where historical documents are stored. You can find out where it is and when it's open by checking their website.
Working Together
St John the Baptist's Church is part of a "united benefice". This means it works closely with other nearby churches. These churches are in the villages of Arthingworth, Harrington, and Oxendon. Even though they work together, each village still has its own church building.
