St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham

St John the Evangelist is a parish church in Gressingham built with a three-stage west tower, nave with clerestory, north aisle, and chancel from sandstone rubble with slate roofing. The building displays a mix of Norman and Gothic forms in its structural layout that reflects different periods of construction.

The church originated around 1150 with Norman foundations. A major rebuild took place in 1734 with the addition of the tower, and extensive restoration by Edward Graham Paley in 1862 brought further changes.

Inside, 18th-century box pews and a 1714 pulpit with raised panels define the space. Stained glass windows by Morris & Co brighten the east wall and north aisle with colored light.

As an active Anglican parish church, the building welcomes visitors and remains a functioning place of worship. Its location in Gressingham makes it easy to reach for those exploring local architecture and religious sites.

A Norman doorway on the south side displays intricately carved chevron and ropework motifs from early medieval stonework. Embedded in the west wall is an Anglo-Saxon carved stone from an even earlier period.

Location: Gressingham

Inception: 12 century

Architects: Edward Graham Paley

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Norman architecture

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

GPS coordinates: 54.12330,-2.65560

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20