St John The Baptist

Broughton

Lancashire

West tower dated 1533, nave rebuilt 1822, chancel and attached offices 1906 by Austin and Paley.

SAXON C11 C12 C14 C16 CARVINGS FONT GARGOYLES

Architectural Features

loop-lights to the stair turret, and a parapet string course dated 1533 on the south side, with small gargoyles near the corners.

C16 CARVINGS

band below string course in gable of organ chamber has re-set C16 carved stones with shields and initials, said to be those of the Singleton, Barton, Langton, and Redmayne families.

SAXON FONT

tub font said to be Saxon.

SD5234 : The Parish Church of Broughton St John the Baptist, Font

C12

Probably 3rd church on site since C12.