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- Stamford, Lincolnshire (St John's Church)
The imposing Medieval church of St John the Baptist is wedged in an unlikely setting between two commercial buildings in the nationally important historic town centre of Stamford, and the well-proportioned pinnacled tower is a notable landmark.
Yet take the time to step inside and you’ll be rewarded with the sight of angels on high in the 15th century roof timbers painted in glorious black, red and yellow. What’s more, above their outstretched wings are some little green men with grimacing, leafy faces.
Stained glass scatters light across the flamboyant beautifully carved Victorian oak pews and tiled floor, further adding to the beauty of this breathtaking church.
The aisles and churchyard contain an excellent collection of interesting 17th to 19th century monuments.
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.
In town centre on St John's Street, off Red Lion Square
Nearest railway station: Stamford (0.5 miles)
TF 030 070
01/05/12
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Church of St John the Baptist, Wakerley, Northamptonshire
Some of the finest carved capitals in England
Holy Trinity Church, Blatherwycke, Northamptonshire
A plum pudding for old men
Burghley House
Heritage site
Nene Valley Steam Railway
Heritage site
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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.
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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 walkround guides we have for this church.
Lincolnshire County Guide (PDF, 4.4mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Lincolnshire. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Baptist, Wakerley, Northamptonshire Some of the finest carved capitals in England Main Street, Wakerley, Stamford, Northamptonshire, LE15 8PA
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Holy Trinity Church, Blatherwycke, Northamptonshire A plum pudding for old men Main Street, Blatherwycke, Stamford, Northamptonshire, PE8 6YW
See church page
St Peter's Church, Deene, Northamptonshire A family church Deene, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3EJ
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Kirby Hall Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kirby-hall
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.
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 Lincolnshire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Visit Lincolnshire tourism website
Lincolnshire Family History Society
Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
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.
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 shallow step 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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