St John the Baptist, Epping, Essex

History

The church stands on the High Street, its tower forming a landmark that can be seen for miles around. The present Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Epping was built in three stages. The foundation stone was laid in 1889 and the Nave and Chancel were consecrated in 1891. The North Aisle was added in 1908 and the Tower was dedicated on April 29th 1909.

The Church replaced an earlier chapel of ease built in 1832 which itself replaced earlier foundations.

The first place of worship to be dedicated to St John the Baptist is recorded in 1403 but there is evidence of an earlier building.

The architects of the present church were Bodley and Garner. G F Bodley was an eminent Victorian architect and the church who was a dominant figure in the 19th century Gothic Revival.

Much of the interior is the work of another of Bodley’s partners, Charles Hare and three of the windows are by C E Kempe, a major figure in Victorian ecclesiastical interiors.

The interior of the church is designed in the 14th century East Anglian Gothic style. It is lofty and airy, with an unusual, barrel-vaulted, painted ceiling.

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Notes

Parking is available either in the High Street or the Car Parks situated in Bakers Lane or Cottis Lane.

Please note: Due to its urban location, muggles are everywhere!

Church Micro Series

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