Harlow: St John the Baptist
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window: three lights with a central vesica of Christ the Good Shepherd in a wide-brimmed hat and the chalice, Agnus Dei, Holy Spirit and Crown of Thorns in the flanking lights, all against a background of geometrical designs in strong colours.
Stained Glass
South chancel I: six-winged Seraph in one panel, again with colourful geometrical background.
Stained Glass
South chancel II: Christ the King, General Resurrection and Resurrection.
Stained Glass
North Nave I: The Maries at the Sepulchre, with angels carrying scrolls above and below.
Stained Glass
North Nave II: Christ with St. John the Evangelist, Christ administering the Cup and Christ gives St. Peter charge of the keys, by O'Connor.
Stained Glass
c.1860
South nave I: St. John the Baptist, with the Baptism of Christ and St. John the Baptist with Herod.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
The altar is a simple oak table.
Pulpit
The pulpit is of varnished deal, an open arcaded octagon standing on a drum with small colonettes.
Lectern
1898
Brass eagle given in 1898.
Font (object)
The font is octagonal, in the Perpendicular style with panelled shaft and quatrefoils round the bowl.
Organ (object)
The organ is a two-manual instrument by Hunter, with nine speaking stops and pneumatic action.
Churchyard
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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