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- Parson Drove, Cambridgeshire (Church of St John the Baptist)
This medieval Fenland church is filled with light and numerous carved faces peering out of the stonework.
The north aisle has a 13th-century doorway and 14th-century windows. The noble nave arcades and the west tower, with its superb stone-panelled arch and vaulted ceiling, are 15th-century.
Tradition has it that the chancel was destroyed by a flood in 1613 and the south aisle was largely rebuilt in about 1800.
There is also a Perpendicular period octagonal font and a pulpit from 1677.
The churchyard has some intricately detailed gravestones and an obelisk to John Peck, the parish constable (who died in 1851).
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
6 miles west of Wisbech, on B1169
Nearest railway station: March (7.2 miles)
TF 390 091
01/05/12
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An exceptional four-stage tower
Peckover House
National Trust property
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Cambridgeshire County Guide (PDF, 4.8mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cambridgeshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Guyhirn Chapel, Guyhirn Chapel, Cambridgeshire
A Puritan church
High Road, Guyhirn, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4ED
See church page
St Mary's Bell Tower, West Walton, Norfolk
An exceptional four-stage tower
School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 7ET
See church page
St Andrew's Church, Walpole, Norfolk
A handsome old church
Kirk Road, Walpole St Andrew, King'S Lynn, Norfolk, PE14 7LL
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Cambridgeshire churches are in CCT’s South East region.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is a good path from the road edge to the church porch and two steps into the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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