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St John The Baptist

Chelveston

Northamptonshire

Mid C13, C14, C17, north aisle and arcades rebuilt and restored 1849 by E.F. Law

Architectural Features

Welsh slate and C19 fish-scale tile roofs

South elevation of chancel of 3 bays, 2-window range with C14 three-light square-head window to left and restored lancet to right

C13 tower is attached to east end of north aisle by vestry of one-window range with 2-light east window

Interior: 4-bay nave arcade of C13 double-chamfered arches with octagonal piers, all restored C19

Double hollow chamfered arch across east bay of south aisle has corbelled respond with carved head and foliage

2 2 square-head niches to left of altar and shallow niches to left and right of east window have C20 figures

C19 octagonal font

Monuments: 2 mid C19 tablets in chancel

C19 stained glass window to north-east window of north aisle. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.148

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