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St John the Evangelist Church, Northington
Heritage Open Day: A unique and impressive Victorian church designed by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson. Truly magnificent and puts many
cathedrals to shame. This tour reveals stories associated with the building, its environment and the Baring family. The church was built by 4th Baron Ashburton and his wife Leonora; the busts of both are in the church. No expense was spared in its building. No wonder it is now grade II* listed.
It is unusually designed both inside and out (as a whole) by one renowned Victorian architect – Sir Thomas Graham Jackson. The church is also known for its unique churchyard int wall – grade II listed in its own right.
Some unusual points: the church is actually built of Concrete and faced with int and limestone; it is one of the few Parish churches that maintained its candles (in counter-weighted candelabra); it has extraordinarily good acoustics, as such it is often utilised as a concert venue.
cathedrals to shame. This tour reveals stories associated with the building, its environment and the Baring family. The church was built by 4th Baron Ashburton and his wife Leonora; the busts of both are in the church. No expense was spared in its building. No wonder it is now grade II* listed.
It is unusually designed both inside and out (as a whole) by one renowned Victorian architect – Sir Thomas Graham Jackson. The church is also known for its unique churchyard int wall – grade II listed in its own right.
Some unusual points: the church is actually built of Concrete and faced with int and limestone; it is one of the few Parish churches that maintained its candles (in counter-weighted candelabra); it has extraordinarily good acoustics, as such it is often utilised as a concert venue.
Wednesday 17 September
St John the Evangelist Church, Church Lane, Northington, Hampshire SO24 9TH
Wed 17 Sep:1030, 1330, 1500; Free Entry.
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