2022
NY9365 : The Church of St. John of Beverley, St. John Lee
taken 3 years ago, near to Acomb, Northumberland, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title The Church of St. John of Beverley, St. John Lee in this square

The Church of St. John of Beverley, St. John Lee
The original church was founded by St John of Beverley in the late 7th C and was an oratory dedicated to St Michael the Archangel. The parish of St John Lee was established in the 10th C, although the earliest recorded incumbent is a John Del Clay in 1311. The name St John Lee means St John in the field/clearing in the wood.
The present church is by the Newcastle architect Dobson Link
in 1818 with substantial alterations made by another Newcastle architect Hicks Link
in 1886 when the church was widened, the chancel stepped and the spire constructed Link
(Archive Link
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The church is Grade II* listed Link
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The present church is by the Newcastle architect Dobson Link




The church is Grade II* listed Link
