St John the Baptist's Church, Smallwood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist's Church, Smallwood |
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St John the Baptist's Church, Smallwood, from the northeast
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| OS grid reference | SJ 806 602 |
| Location | Church Lane, Smallwood, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St John the Baptist, Smallwood |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint John the Baptist |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 26 March 1987 |
| Architect(s) | Charles and James Trubshaw |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1843 |
| Completed | 1846 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Smallwood |
| Deanery | Congleton |
| Archdeaconry | Macclesfield |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St John the Baptist's Church is a special old church located in Church Lane, Smallwood, Cheshire, England. It's an active church that belongs to the Anglican faith. This means it's part of the Church of England.
The church is an important local building. It is officially listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it has historical or architectural importance.
History of the Church
St John's Church was built a long time ago. Construction started in 1843 and finished in 1846. The church was designed by two architects named Charles and James Trubshaw.
Church Design and Materials
The church is built using yellow sandstone rubble. This means it uses rough, uneven pieces of stone. The edges and details are made with smoother, cut stone called ashlar. The roofs are covered with slate, which is a type of dark gray rock.
The church's layout includes a main hall called a nave. There is also a porch on the southwest side. At the front of the church is the chancel, where the altar is located. A small room called a vestry is on the northwest side.
On the west end of the roof, there is a single bellcote. This is a small structure that holds the church bell. The windows are tall and narrow, known as lancet windows. Some of them have Y-shaped patterns in the stone, which is called Y-tracery. At the very front, there is a large window made of three stepped lancet windows.
The church also has strong supports on its corners called angle buttresses. Inside, the roof is built in a special way called a hammerbeam roof. This design uses short, horizontal beams to support the roof, making the inside look open and grand.
See also
- Listed buildings in Smallwood, Cheshire
