St John the Evangelist's Church, Oulton

St John the Evangelist
Church of Saint John the Evangelist
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LocationOulton, West Yorkshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
StatusParish Church
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed building
Groundbreaking1827
Completed1829
Specifications
MaterialsSandstone ashlar with slate roof
Administration
ProvinceYork
DioceseLeeds
ArchdeaconryLeeds
ParishOulton and Woodlesford

St John the Evangelist's Church, Oulton, West Yorkshire, England is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of Leeds and the Diocese of Leeds.

History

The church was built between 1827 and 1829 by Rickman and Hutchinson. In 1898, the church was in the Diocese of Ripon in the Whitkirk Deanery. The Vicar of Oulton at this time was the Rev A.E. Green Price.[1] The church was grade II* listed on 5 June 1964.[2]

Architectural style

Exterior

Built between 1827 and 1829, the church is built in the Early English style in sandstone ashlar with a slate roof. The church has a west three-stage tower with an octagonal spire and flying buttresses. The nave and porch are to the north while the hexagonal vestry is to the south.[2]

Interior

The church has two-centred arches with three orders of moulding. The ceiling is groin-vaulted with carved bosses. The organ is at the west end. A wall monument commemorates the church's founder, John Blayds, who died during the year that ground was broken for the church construction.[2]

Interior showing green from water damage

Water damage

In November 2014, a large quantity of lead was stolen from the roof resulting in flooding that caused considerable damage and put the church out of use. However, funding is being sought to repair the damage.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Proceedings of the Church Missionary Society. Church Missionary Society. 1898. p. 268,269,270.
  2. ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St John the Evangelist (1135676)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Community rallies in fight to save theft-hit south Leeds church from ruin". Yorkshire Evening Post. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
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