Church of St John the Baptist, Bisbrooke

The Church of St John the Baptist is a Church of England parish church in Bisbrooke, Rutland. A Victorian building, it is Grade II listed.[2]

Church of St John the Baptist, Bisbrooke
St John the Baptist Church from the south east
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DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt John the Baptist
Administration
DiocesePeterborough
ArchdeaconryOakham
ParishBisbrooke, Rutland
Clergy
Vicar(s)Jane Baxter[1]

History

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The present church was built in 1871, replacing a small medieval building. It has been restored in recent years so it can be used as a community hall. The old wooden parish chest can be seen.[3]

In the churchyard is the gravestone of Nathaniel Clark (died 1813), which features a carving of four horses pulling a farm waggon. To the side, is the waggoner with a whip and hat. In the background a church can be seen. In the spandrels are farm tools. This is known as the 'Waggoner's Tombstone'.[3][4] The headstone is also Grade II listed.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Bisbrooke: St John the Baptist". www.achurchnearyou.com.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II) (1116350)". National Heritage List for England.
  3. ^ a b "Bisbrooke, St John's Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Britain Express.
  4. ^ "Pictures of Bisbrooke, Rutland, England | England Photography & History". www.picturesofengland.com.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Headstone to Nathaniel Clark, in churchyard 1 1/2 m SE of S aisle (Grade II) (1073684)". National Heritage List for England.

52°35′13″N 0°41′31″W / 52.58704°N 0.69181°W / 52.58704; -0.69181