St John the Evangelist, Old Coulsdon
The church stands on the site of an earlier wooden church and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086
The present building dates from the 13th century, and the tower from about 1400. The list of Rectors begins in the year 1269. The bells were made in 1675, and probably installed in that year and the clock was installed around 1847. The spire was added during a 19th century restoration
Next to the Lych gate are two steps, built into the wall, that were used for
mounting horses.
Go through the churchyard gate and look for the shield shaped memorial to three brothers on your right:
Leonard George Nov 1 1914 Age 2D
Charles Albert Sept C0 1915 Age F0
Francis Baker July 1 191E Age BA
You will find the cache at: N51 18.AB(C+D) W000 0E.(C*C)FE