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The Ecclesiastical Parish was joined with that of Higham Ferrers until 1927, when it was joined with Newton Bromswold Parish. This continued until 1967, when it was split again and rejoined with Higham Ferrers Parish.
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 during 1951-2 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 who were based at RAF Chelveston during WW2. 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 on Sundays.
Click here for the list of clergy.
The vicar is the Rev Canon Grant Brockhouse The churchwardens are Arthur Wright and Michael Smith.
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The Parish Church of St John the Baptist |
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The church in 1910—note the old boiler house chimney—now gone. |
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A snowy scene from the 1990’s by Melvyn Wooding. |
