Hutton Roof: St John the Divine

Name:
Hutton Roof: St John the Divine
Record Type:
Church
Church code:
607225
Diocese:
Carlisle
Archdeaconry:
Westmorland & Furness
Parish:
Kirkby Lonsdale

Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?
This is a Grade II Listed Building
View more information about this Listed Building on the National Heritage List for England web site
Scheduled Monument?
There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct

National Park

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

The church is not in a Conservation Area

Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?
This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
 

Approximate Date

Approximate Date:
Victorian/Pre-WWI

Exterior Image

Exterior image of 607225 Hutton Roof St John the Divine
Caption:
Exterior image of 607225 Hutton Roof St John the Divine
Description:
Photograph of the exterior of St John the Divine church Hutton Roof taken 28 October 2009
Year / Date:
2009
Copyright:
David Brown
Originator:
David Brown

Summary Description

Pevsner’s synopsis of “a good honest job” pays tribute to an architect-designed church (Paley & Austin) that replaced a simpler but apparently larger chapel of 1757. This had not been without fine detail either, having a Venetian east window, etc.; some glass and an inscribed segmental keystone were incorporated into its replacement and bellcote rebuilt in the grounds of the nearby old vicarage. The new church reflected relatively greater wealth from local quarrying and a larger community, so investment was possible in quality of detail, particularly inside, where the bold decision to go for entirely fair-faced stone (even in the vestry) demanded good stone and craftsmanship. The result rewards, with arches, capitals, font and especially the ashlar chancel providing opportunities to play to Paley & Austin’s strengths. The stained glass generally meets this challenge, but it can be uncompromising for repairs (more obvious defects and re-pointing) and changes (bringing the altar forward). The association with the Rev. Hardy adds distinction.

Visiting and Facilities

The church is open for worship.
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Church Website

Church Website:
http://www.therainbowparish.org

Sources and Further Information

David Brown (2009) Exterior image of 607225 Hutton Roof St John the Divine [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior image of 607225 Hutton Roof St John the Divine
CWGC (2016) Commonwealth War Graves Commission CWGC Unique File Reference Number: 1971 [Bibliography/Data]
Number of War Graves: 2
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12381/ [Digital Archive/Index]
View information on worship and access at this church
ICBS (1817-1989) Incorporated Church Building Society Archive https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/detail/LPLIBLPL~34~34~130564~118830 [Archive/Graphic material]

Ground plan

ICBS File Number - 08278

Coverage - 1880

Created by PALEY (EDWARD G.) & AUSTIN (H. J.)

Church Buildings Council (2019) Church Bells 1 Bell [Archive/Index]
1 Bell