St John the Baptist's Church, Pilling, Grade II* listed Anglican church in Pilling, England.
Description
St John the Baptist's Church is an Anglican place of worship built in the Gothic Revival style with sandstone walls, a high tower, and pointed spire. The building displays decorative patterns in pale and dark stone and contains multiple stained glass windows set into its walls.
History
The church was built in 1887 based on designs by the architecture firm Paley and Austin, replacing an older place of worship that had stood nearby. This new construction was part of the broader church building movement in the Lancashire region during the late 1800s.
Culture
The interior shows bare sandstone walls and octagonal columns that create an open, welcoming space. The collection of stained glass windows from the late 1800s brings color and light throughout the worship area.
Practical
The church sits in a quiet village setting and is easy to reach on foot, with a clear entrance from School Lane. The location is well lit and the pathways around the building are level and easy to navigate.
Did you know?
The tower features decorative patterns using sandstone in two different color tones, creating a striking visual effect. This thoughtful use of color in the stonework makes the tower particularly eye-catching when light hits it just right.
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