The Beheading Of St John The Baptist, Doddington Church

Image Source: John Vigar

 

An enchanting church set in a wooded churchyard on the edge of a steep valley. The building displays much of medieval interest due to minimal nineteenth-century interference. The most important feature is the small stone prayer desk next to the westernmost window of the chancel. This window is of the low side variety - the desk proving the window's part in devotional activities. The nearby thirteenth-century lancet windows have a series of wall paintings in their splays, while opposite is a fine medieval screen complete with canopy over the priests' seats. There is also an excellent example of a thirteenth-century hagioscope that gives a view of the main altar from the south aisle, which was a structural addition to the original building. The south chancel chapel belonged to the owners of Sharsted Court and contains a fine series of memorials to them. Most of the stained glass is nineteenth century - some of very good quality indeed. Outside there is a good tufa quoin on the north wall of the nave and a short weatherboarded tower.

 

 

Church Data

 

1851 Census Details

 

Seating Capacity: No return

Morning Attendance: No service

Afternoon Attendance: 40

Evening Attendance: No service

 

Architecture Details

 

Original Build Date/Architect: Medieval

Restoration:

Second Restoration:

 

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