St John the Baptist's Church, Earlestown

The St John the Baptist's Church features yellow sandstone walls, red sandstone elements, and lancet windows with Geometrical tracery throughout its structure.

The construction of St John the Baptist's Church began in 1875 to serve the expanding population of Earlestown, with its consecration taking place in 1879.

The church maintains its role as a central religious institution in Earlestown, offering regular Anglican services and community gatherings for local residents.

Located at Market Street in Earlestown, the church provides seating for 600 people and includes an annexe constructed in the 1970s at its western end.

The church's original design included plans for a tower that remains incomplete, with only its base constructed during the 1925-1926 extensions.

Inception: 1926

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/earlestown-st-john

GPS coordinates: 53.45360,-2.64470

Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:59