St John the Evangelist's Church, Otterburn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Evanglist’s Church, Otterburn |
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St John the Evanglist’s Church, Otterburn
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| 55°13′56.41″N 2°10′53.67″W / 55.2323361°N 2.1815750°W | |
| Location | Otterburn, Northumberland |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Evangelist |
| Dedicated | 27 October 1857 |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | John Dobson |
| Groundbreaking | 28 September 1855 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | North Tyne and Redesdale Team |
| Deanery | Bellingham |
| Archdeaconry | Lindisfarne |
| Diocese | Diocese of Newcastle |
St John the Evangelist's Church is a special church located in Otterburn, Northumberland, in northeast England. You can find it just off the A696 road.
Building St John's Church
The very first stone of Otterburn Church was placed on September 28, 1855. The church was officially opened and dedicated on October 27, 1857. This special ceremony was led by the Lord Bishop of Durham, Edward Maltby.
Three sisters, the Misses Davidson from Lemmington Hall, and Mrs. Askew from Pallinsburn, paid for the church to be built in 1857. They wanted to provide a place of worship for the people living on their land and in the nearby area. They also gave the church £100 each year to help with its running costs. The famous architect John Dobson designed the church.
The Church Organ
This church has a pipe organ that was made in 1910. It was built by a company called Nicholson and Newbegin. This organ has two keyboards, which are called manuals. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Historic Building Status
St John the Evangelist's Church is recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is a historically important building that needs to be protected.
