St John the Evangelist's Church, Cadeby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Evangelist's Church, Cadeby |
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Cadeby, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SE 514 005 |
| Location | Cadeby, South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | Sir Joseph Copley |
| Dedication | John the Evangelist |
| Consecrated | 25 September 1860 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 5 June 1968 |
| Architect(s) | Sir George Gilbert Scott |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1856 |
| Construction cost | £6,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Magnesian Limestone, slate roof |
St John the Evangelist's Church is a historic church in the village of Cadeby, South Yorkshire, England. It is no longer used for regular church services, which means it is a "redundant church." However, it is carefully looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. This church is also a "Grade II listed building," meaning it's an important historical site. A brave soldier named George Harry Wyatt, who received the Victoria Cross medal, is buried here.
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History of St John's Church
Building a Special Church
This church was built in 1856. A wealthy person named Sir Joseph Copley paid for it to be built. It was designed by a very famous architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott. He designed many important buildings across England.
The church cost about £6,000 to build back then. That was a huge amount of money in 1856, equal to around £389,000 in 2021! The church was officially opened and blessed on 25 September 1860.
The Church Today
St John's Church stopped being used for regular services on 1 March 1990. It was then given to the Churches Conservation Trust on 26 June 1991. This Trust takes care of old churches that are no longer in use, making sure they are preserved for the future.
Architecture and Design
What the Church is Made Of
St John's Church is built from a type of stone called Magnesian Limestone. This stone is cut into smooth, even blocks, which is known as "ashlar." The roof is made of slate tiles, which are laid in a way that makes them look like they are stepping down.
How the Church is Laid Out
The church has a main area called the nave, which has three sections or "bays." It also has a chancel, which is the part near the altar, with two sections. On both sides of the nave and chancel, there are aisles and small chapels. These all form one large open space inside.
Special Features and Style
The church has a porch on the south side with a pointed roof, called a "gabled" porch. The whole building is designed in the Gothic Revival style. This means it looks like churches from the medieval period, with pointed arches and tall windows.
On the roof, between the nave and the chancel, there is a small tower called a bellcote. This is where the church bell is housed. Along the sides of the church, you can see tall, narrow windows called lancet windows. The window at the west end has two sections, and the window at the east end has three sections.
Inside the Church
Inside, the arches that separate the main area from the aisles are supported by round pillars. These pillars have special tops called "capitals," which are carved with designs of plants and leaves. Most of the original furniture and decorations are still inside the church. This includes an eight-sided baptismal font (a basin for baptisms) and a wooden pulpit (where sermons are given). The beautiful carvings inside the church were done by an artist named J. Birnie Philip.
See also
- List of new churches by George Gilbert Scott in Northern England
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in Northern England
- Listed buildings in Cadeby, South Yorkshire
