St John the Baptist's Church, Arkholme

The sandstone building features a four-bay arcade of round arches on octagonal piers, twin sedilia, and a stone slate roof structure.

Originally constructed as a chapel of ease in 1450, the church received its bellcote addition in 1788 and underwent substantial restoration in 1897.

The church holds stained glass windows created by Shrigley and Hunt in 1965, including the preserved historical Woodhouse Window.

The church maintains daily opening hours for visitors, offering street parking and accessible facilities within 250 meters of the entrance.

The bell inside the western bellcote displays an inscription in 14th-century Lombardic capitals, making it one of England's oldest bells.

Location: Arkholme-with-Cawood

Inception: 1897

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/arkholme-st-john-the-baptist0

GPS coordinates: 54.14060,-2.63050

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:42