Diameter: 27" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1733
Dove Bell ID: 52264 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chester: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Chester
Major Parish Church, 609020
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 409 661
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Services Sunday: 8.00am, 10.00am, 6.30pm. Wednesday: 9.45am. Friday: 1.00pm.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1298 m²
Building Materials
Conglomerate
late 11th
Bunter Pebble Beds
Slate
late 11th
Slate
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century made by J.B.Joyce & Co from Whitchurch in 1887
Historical Notes
1887 - 1887
Period Qualifier: 2
Clock
18th Century Clock made in circa 1745 by Joseph Smith from Chester.
Historical Notes
1745 - 1745
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1733
Dove Bell ID: 52265 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1710
Dove Bell ID: 52266 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1710
Dove Bell ID: 52267 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1710
Dove Bell ID: 52268 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1710
Dove Bell ID: 52269 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 39" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1710
Dove Bell ID: 52270 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 43" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Abraham II Rudhall 1710
Dove Bell ID: 52271 Tower ID: 19117 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 409 661
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.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 26/10/1875
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
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 | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
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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