King's Norton in Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Church of St. John the Baptist

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 13, 2018

1. Church of St. John the Baptist Marker

Inscription. Church of St. John the Baptist An early example of Georgian Gothic, the present building, completed in 1776, replaced an earlier parish church. Originally built with a broach spire 156 ft. high, this was destroyed in 1850 by lightning ot long after repairs following a similar incident.

The church was designed by J. Wing, the Younger of Leicester and financed by the squire, William Fortrey, who was a bell ringing enthusiast and he intended that the new church should be worthy of the fine bells which he had commissioned. Of the 10 bells originally hung, one came from an earlier church and the other nine were cast by Joseph Eayre of St. Neots and Thomas Eayre of Kettering, between 1760 and 1764. Two bells were subsequently removed to reduce the strain on the tower. The clock and chiming machinery are dated 1765 and inscribed to Joseph Eayre.

This plaque was provided in 1977 by
Marborough District Council
1952 1977
Commemorating the Silver Jubilee of
The Accession of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Erected 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 52° 35.872′ N, 0° 59.081′ W. Marker is

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

in King's Norton, England, in Leicestershire. Marker is at the intersection of Gaulby Road and Norton Lane, on the left when traveling south on Gaulby Road. Located in the village of King’s Norton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: King's Norton, England LE7 9BF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Great Glen War Memorial (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Thomas Cook (approx. 10.2 kilometers away); A Saxon House (approx. 10.9 kilometers away); Jain Centre (approx. 10.9 kilometers away); a different marker also named Jain Centre (approx. 10.9 kilometers away); Church of the Greyfriars (approx. 11 kilometers away); Alderman Newton’s School (approx. 11 kilometers away); Visit of the Queen (approx. 11 kilometers away).

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 13, 2018

2. Church of St. John the Baptist Marker

Church of St. John the Baptist image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 13, 2018

3. Church of St. John the Baptist

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.