St John's Church, Ellel

St John's Church in Ellel is a church building constructed from rough sandstone with a red-tiled roof in the Gothic Revival style. Its interior layout includes a nave, north aisle, south porch, crossing tower, north transept, vestry, and chancel arranged in traditional church design.

Designed by architects Sharpe, Paley and Austin in 1906, the church replaced an earlier building from 1800 that stood elsewhere in the parish. The new structure represented a shift toward more refined architectural standards for religious buildings in the area.

The church serves as the spiritual heart of Ellel's Anglican community, hosting regular worship and bringing people together for celebrations throughout the year. It remains an active gathering place where locals and visitors can experience the rhythm of parish life.

The building sits on Chapel Lane in Ellel with seating for approximately 380 visitors, and the interior features good acoustics thanks to a two-manual pipe organ. The space is welcoming and easy to navigate during regular services or quiet visits.

The tower was originally planned to have a spire reaching about 86 feet (26 meters) high, but this ambitious design was abandoned when World War I began. The unfinished tower remains as a reminder of how global events changed local plans.

Location: Ellel

Inception: 1907

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/ellel-st-john-the-evangelist

GPS coordinates: 53.99610,-2.78550

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42