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St John the Evangelist

St John The Evangelist

Gressingham

Lancashire

Church, Perpendicular with C12th remains, partly rebuilt 1734, restored 1862 by Paley.

Architectural Features

At the left is a Norman doorway with jambs moulded in 3 orders, imposts, and moulded arch, the outer order having a chevron design and the middle one ropework.

The pulpit, re-set on a stone base, has raised and fielded panels and an attached plaque inscribed: 'RT 1714'.

The east window, and a window in the north aisle, contain glass said to be late work by Morris & Co. (Pevsner).