Church Micro 2271...Bisbrooke Traditional Geocache
Church Micro 2271...Bisbrooke
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Bisbrooke is a pretty little village that is just a couple of miles east of Uppingham close to the A47. In the 2001 census it had a small population of 219. The church was totally rebuilt in 1871 in the style of a 13th century by a Mr Langley an Uppingham architect. The church of St John the Baptist was built for £1200. The previous church which was built in the 13th century had become neglected by the mid 19th century and so was rebuilt. The old church consisted of chancel, clerestoried nave, north aisle and south porch. There was a bell-cote over the west gable. The present church built of coursed ironstone with lined interior of dressed stone has a north vestry, chancel, clerestoried nave, north & south aisles and west tower with north entrance at base. The tower was not completed until 1914 and contains one bell cast by Taylor & Co of Loughborough in 1871. There was an intention to add a spire to the tower but it was never completed. The font and pulpit are modern, the stone floor has been relaid in limestone and there are modern amenities along the west wall of the nave. The organ, by Eustace Ingram of North London, stood for 80 years in a Carmelite Priory near Ware in Hertfordshire before being bought in 1977 for £1000 and removed, transported and installed for £500 more. The organ is dedicated to the memory of Emmy Smith who was church organist for 50 years. In the East window is stained glass depicting the risen Christ with His symbols of glory, and Alpha and Omega, the signs of eternity and continuity. The window was commissioned by Gwen Strawson in memory of her husband Aubrey, who died in 1962. Above the South aisle are two lights showing Jesus blessing children. Installed in 1911 and costing £51.00, they are dedicated to “the glory of God in memory of Thomas Edwards, Marine Engineer, died 6 January 1910”. “If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication. There is also a Church Micro Stats page found via the Bookmark list”
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