St John The Evangelist's Episcopal Church, church in Jedburgh, United Kingdom
St John the Evangelist's Episcopal Church is a church building in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, constructed in 1843. The stone structure has a simple, sturdy appearance with tall, pointed windows and traditional lines that reflect its Victorian design.
The church was founded in 1843 by Lady Cecil Chetwynd Kerr, the Marchioness of Lothian, to provide a place of worship for followers of the Oxford Movement. Its first service took place on August 15, 1844, with bishops and clergy participating in a formal procession to mark the occasion.
The church is named after Saint John the Evangelist and reflects the values of the Oxford Movement, which emphasized traditional Anglican practices. Visitors can see today how the carved oak rood screen and crafted interior details show how people in the 1800s expressed their faith through their worship space.
The building is located on The Pleasance in Jedburgh and is protected as a Category A listed building, meaning it is carefully preserved. The lychgate at the entrance provides a peaceful approach to the church and the adjacent graveyard.
The architect William Butterfield, who designed the lychgate, was also responsible for many important Victorian buildings across Britain. Interior details such as Minton tiles and Caen stone furnishings were carefully assembled as gifts and specialized work to make the building an architectural statement.
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