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St John's Church, Stretton

Coordinates: 52°42′3.78″N 2°10′17.83″W / 52.7010500°N 2.1716194°W / 52.7010500; -2.1716194
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St John’s Church, Stretton
St John’s Church, Stretton
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52°42′3.78″N 2°10′17.83″W / 52.7010500°N 2.1716194°W / 52.7010500; -2.1716194
LocationStretton, South Staffordshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt. John
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II* listed
Architect(s)Edward Banks
Completed1860
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Lichfield
ArchdeaconryLichfield
DeaneryPenkridge
ParishPenkridge with Stretton

St John's Church, Stretton is the Church of England parish church of Stretton, South Staffordshire.[1]

History

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The chancel is 12th century. The nave and transepts were rebuilt in 1860 to designs by the architect Edward Banks. The church is a Grade II* listed building.[2]

Team ministry

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The parish is part of the Penkridge Team which includes the following churches:

  • St James’ church, Acton Trussell
  • All Saints’ church, Bednall
  • St Lawrence's church, Coppenhall
  • St Leonard's church, Dunston
  • St Michael's church, Penkridge
  • Levedale Mission, Penkridge
  • St Modena's church, Pillaton

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus (1974). Staffordshire. The Buildings of England. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books. p. 270. ISBN 0-14-071046-9.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St John (Grade II*) (1374085)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 29 March 2015.