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Church of St John the Baptist, Elton


There has been a church in Elton since the 12th century. The current St John the Baptist Church was rebuilt by the Rev. Albany Wade in 1841 using masonry from the original church, and retaining it's Norman chancel arch. In the parish church is an early 14th century effigy of a knight (Sir William Gower, a crusader) and the Sutton memorial tablet of 1792. There is also a 1901 rood screen and figures by Sir Ninion Comfer.[1,2] The church is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Elton Historic Buildings and Monuments in Stockton-on-Tees Churches and Cathedrals Elton Parish, 1848 Grade II* Listed 1841
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CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST - Elton - List Entry
- "Rebuilt 1841 using masonry from original church of C12-C13. Coursed rubble, slated roof, sympathetic early lancet style. Nave, chancel, bellcote. South doorway and chancel arch Norman with chevron and beakhead …
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List number: 1139261
List grade: 2*
Grid ref: NZ4018417372
District: Tees Valley
Post code: TS21 1AG

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