St John’s was built in the 1840’s by Thomas Botfield of Hopton Court who was from a family of iron masters. The simplicity of its architecture is out of step with the period in which it was built, but is part of its charm and adds to the sense of peace many comment on when they visit.
The church has cast-iron windows - rare in its day and even more so now – especially with their unusual pattern. You may spot where we have celebrated that pattern both inside and outside the building as part of our project Beacon on the Hill.
"CHOIR NUMBERS WERE POSSIBLY BOOSTED BECAUSE THE VICAR HAD LINKS WITH RALEIGH AND GAVE BIKES TO BOYS WHO JOINED!"
At the east end Minton tiles catch the eye, referencing the 4 Gospel writers – similar tiles can be seen in the Jackfield Tile Museum. A small Positive organ sits in the choir. In living memory the church had a thriving boys choir.