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St John's Church, Cotebrook

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St John's Church, Cotebrook — grade II listed church in Cotebrook, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.

St John's Church, Cotebrook, historic churches in North Wales

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Delamere · 5.1 km
  • Free entry

About

St John's Church, Cotebrook is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1875. Designed by George Edmund Street. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Cotebrook, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1855°, -2.6430°.

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Heritage listing

St John and the Holy Cross Church is in Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church in the parish of Tarporley, the deanery of Malpas, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. It is a daughter church of St Helen, Tarporley with St Thomas, Eaton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St John and the Holy Cross Church is in Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church in the parish of Tarporley, the deanery of Malpas, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. It is a daughter church of St Helen, Tarporley with St Thomas, Eaton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

Architecture

The church is constructed in red sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. It has a roof of red tiles that are pierced along the ridge. Its plan consists of a four-bay nave, a short chancel with a vestry beneath, and a northeast tower. The tower is located in the angle between the nave and the chancel, and is buttressed. It contains a clock face and louvred lancet bell openings. At the summit is a pyramidal cap with a weathervane. The nave windows are small, with three lights and trefoil heads. On the sides of the chancel are two lancet windows. Beneath the chancel, the vestry has a door with a Caernarvon arch, and a two-light mullioned window. The east end is buttressed and contains a triple…

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Coordinates
53.1855, -2.6430
Parish
Utkinton and Cotebrook
Postcode
CW6 0JL
Parliamentary constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Established
1875
Nearest railway station
Delamere5.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St John's Church, Cotebrook?
St John's Church, Cotebrook is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW6 0JL), in the parish of Utkinton and Cotebrook.
When was St John's Church, Cotebrook built?
Built or established in 1875. Designed by George Edmund Street.
Is St John's Church, Cotebrook a listed building?
St John's Church, Cotebrook is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St John's Church, Cotebrook free to visit?
Yes, St John's Church, Cotebrook is free to enter.
How do I get to St John's Church, Cotebrook?
The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW6 0JL.