Church of St John the Baptist, Parsons Drove, Cambridgeshire
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A Fenland church filled with faces
This medieval Fenland church is filled with light and numerous carved faces peering out of the stonework. The north aisle has a thirteenth-century doorway and fourteenth-century windows. The noble nave arcades and the west tower, with its superb stone-panelled arch and vaulted ceiling, are from the fifteenth 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).
Parsons Drove GuideTo donate by text, please text 'PDR' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
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Summer-fest in Parson Drove
27 July 2024 - 27 July 2024
Come along for a day of fun...
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Summer Market in Parson Drove
11 August 2024 - 11 July 2024
Come along for an afternoon of fun...
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Beowulf - Quill & Inkling in Parson Drove
24 August 2024 - 24 August 2024
Quill & Inkling present this epic tale of heroic deeds and vile monsters
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Afternoon Tea in Parson Drove
25 August 2024 - 25 August 2024
Raising funds for Breast Cancer Now
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - TIMT in Parson Drove
07 September 2024 - 07 September 2024
This is my Theatre (TIMT) presents...A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Access information
On -road parking outside the church. There is a good path from the road edge to the church porch and two steps into the church.
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Facilities & Hire
Parsons Drove is a large church suitable for over 100 people. There is electricity. There is no heating or toilet facilities. There are fixed pews.
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Directions
6 miles west of Wisbech, on B1169
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Transport
Nearest railway station: March (7.2 miles)
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History & Further Information
Useful information:
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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
Cambridgeshire County Guide 2012This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Cambridgeshire. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Could you help support a small group of CCT churches on the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border? Find out more about our Fens Site Inspection Area Volunteer role
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Visit Cambridge tourism website: www.visitcambridge.org.uk
- Cambridgeshire Family History Society: www.cfhs.org.uk
- Cambridgeshire Association for Local History: www.calh.org.uk
- Cambridgeshire history website: www.cambridgeshirehistory.com
- Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust: www.cambshistoricchurchestrust.co.uk