St John the Evangelist's Church, Lancaster, Georgian church in Lancaster, England
St John the Evangelist's Church is a Georgian church building in Lancaster featuring five bays, a semicircular apse, and a three-stage tower with rectangular bell openings. The tower is topped with a rotunda supported by Tuscan columns.
Construction took place between 1754 and 1755 when architect Henry Sephton designed the church during Lancaster's commercial growth. The tower and spire were added in 1784, completing the structure as it stands today.
The interior contains traditional box pews and oak-panelled galleries supported by Ionic columns, reflecting the craftsmanship of its era. Stained glass windows by Shrigley and Hunt shape how light fills the space and how visitors experience the interior.
The church is located on North Road in Lancaster and is maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. Public access is limited as restoration work is underway.
A distinctive fish-shaped weathervane sits atop the roof, a feature that has earned the building the nickname Old Fish Church among local residents. This unusual choice for a roof ornament has become a memorable landmark for people in the area.
Location: Lancaster
Inception: 1755
Architects: Henry Sephton
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Website: https://visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-john-lancaster.html
GPS coordinates: 54.05040,-2.79900
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45
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