St John Baptist Church - Chelveston cum Caldecott, Northamptonshire, UK
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N 52° 18.689 W 000° 33.060
30U E 666942 N 5798507
This country church stands away from Chelveston down the road and in the village of Caldecott. Caldecott consists of a few houses and a farm.
Waymark Code: WM33C9
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/03/2008
Views: 55
There is a long gravel drive to the church which is always amass with snowdrops and aconites in the winter months. As Chelveston is noted for being an American Airbase there is a history associated with this church of the 305th Bomb Group USAAF who were based at RAF Chelveston during WW2. The airbase is now deserted and planning permission has been put forward to develop the site which the locals have put up quite a fight against.
The Church dates back to 13th century, with additions in the 14th & 15th centuries. Restored and extended in 1849 at an estimated cost of £726, the Church is a grade II* listed building. Electricity arrived in 1952 and in 2004 a water supply was laid in to provide a servery area for functions. A toilet was also installed. The octagonal stone font is 13th century, whilst the oak pulpit is in memory of Jane Harriet Wise. The Lady Chapel was restored in 1967.
Plaques on the wall of the chancel include Sir Edward Cromwell Disbrowe, Andrew Leighton (1794-1868), his land agent and James Moyes Gray (1837—1901), land agent to Mrs Wise.
The 60 ft high tower contains 5 bells (not functional) dated between 1727—1819. On the tower wall is a war memorial to the 305th Bomb Group USAAF. The clock (installed in 1867 for £86) has recently been repaired after a 10 year absence.
A sung communion service is held at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Church Name: St John Baptist
Church In Use (even only just occassionally): yes
Date Church Built: 13th Century
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