St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham, Medieval parish church in Gressingham, England.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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