From earliest times the Church of St. John the Baptist has been referred to as the church at Stowe (or Stowa), an Anglo-Saxon place name. It was probably built about 1150 AD and was founded by either Ranulph Gervons or Ranulph Blunderville, both of whom bore the titles of Earl of Chester and Lord of Chartley.
In the tower the belfry is approached by ladders and contains six bells. The treble was cast in 1914 and the inscription reads “To the glory of god and in memory of Frederick George Bromhall. Given by his sister Margaret Daniel”.
The casting of two of the bells is unknown but the lettering indicates late mediaeval. The other three bells were cast in 1632, 1608 and the 16th Century. To hear the bells click on the button below and wait for a couple of minutes....
Of more recent origin is a memorial tablet to General Sir Walter Congreve who was awarded the Victoria Cross. A similar tablet commemorates the General’s eldest son, William la Touche Congreve, who was also awarded the Victoria Cross.
A brief guide to St. John the Baptist Church by H.S.K. Sainsbury consisting of 11 pages of church history is available inside the church. Proceeds from the sale of the book go towards Church maintenance.
For more information visit the web site for mid Trent Churches at www.midtrentchurches.org.uk
A catalogue of historical records is available in “Gateway to the Past” on http://www.archives.staffordshire.gov.uk
In the tower the belfry is approached by ladders and contains six bells. The treble was cast in 1914 and the inscription reads “To the glory of god and in memory of Frederick George Bromhall. Given by his sister Margaret Daniel”.
The casting of two of the bells is unknown but the lettering indicates late mediaeval. The other three bells were cast in 1632, 1608 and the 16th Century. To hear the bells click on the button below and wait for a couple of minutes....
Of more recent origin is a memorial tablet to General Sir Walter Congreve who was awarded the Victoria Cross. A similar tablet commemorates the General’s eldest son, William la Touche Congreve, who was also awarded the Victoria Cross.
A brief guide to St. John the Baptist Church by H.S.K. Sainsbury consisting of 11 pages of church history is available inside the church. Proceeds from the sale of the book go towards Church maintenance.
For more information visit the web site for mid Trent Churches at www.midtrentchurches.org.uk
A catalogue of historical records is available in “Gateway to the Past” on http://www.archives.staffordshire.gov.uk
St. John the Baptist Church