St John the Evangelist's Church, Byley facts for kids
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Byley
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| OS grid reference | SJ 722 693 |
| Location | Byley, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St John, Byley |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | John the Evangelist |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 2 January 1986 |
| Architect(s) | J. Matthews |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Construction cost | £1,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick and stone Roof of tiles |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Byley |
| Deanery | Middlewich |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St John the Evangelist's Church is a beautiful old church located in the small village of Byley, which is in Cheshire, England. It's a special building because it's officially listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.
The church is an active Anglican parish church. This means it's a Church of England church that serves the local community in Byley. It's part of the diocese of Chester. A famous expert on buildings, Nikolaus Pevsner, once said it was "really very beautiful." He liked how it used simple shapes but many different materials.
History of the Church
This church was built in 1847. It was designed by an architect named J. Matthews. It cost £1,000 to build back then. That was a lot of money in the 1840s! The Church Building Commission helped by giving £75 towards the cost. These churches were sometimes called "Commissioners' Churches" because they received money from a special fund.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built using brick and stone, and its roof is made of tiles. It has a main area called the nave, where people sit during services. This part has four sections, or "bays." There's also a chancel, which is the area near the altar. The chancel is a bit smaller and not as tall as the nave.
On the north side, there's a porch where you enter. On the southeast side, there's a tower with a stone top and a pointy, pyramid-shaped roof. At the very top of the west end of the church, there's a small structure called a bellcote, which holds a bell. Inside, the church has an organ that was built in 1860.
Outside the Church
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, you can find graves of 18 soldiers. These soldiers served in the Commonwealth forces and died during World War II.
More to Explore
- List of Commissioners' churches in Northeast and Northwest England
- Listed buildings in Byley
