Church of St John the Baptist, Wakerley
Northamptonshire
Church of St John the Baptist - Wakerley - Stone Carving
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About this Church
Some of the finest carved capitals in England
This medieval church, with its magnificent fourteenth and fifteenth-century tower and spire, stands prominently on a hillside above the Welland Valley. Inside, it has a spectacular twelfth-century chancel arch (look for the zig-zag pattern), which rests on some of the most beautiful carved capitals in England. The robust font is from the thirteenth century.
To donate by text, please text 'WAK' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.
Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
- Church Available for Hire
History & Further Information
Useful information:
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Guide
St John the Baptist Wakerley Guidebook
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Directions
7 miles south west of Stamford, off A43 and south of A47 Peterborough Road via Luffenham Road to Barrowden, and Wakerley Road to Wakerley; prominent hillside location off Main Street.
Nearest railway station: Stamford (6.5 miles)
Community information
Useful local links:
- Visit Northamptonshire tourism website: www.visitnorthamptonshire.co.uk
- Northamptonshire History: www.northamptonshire-history.org.uk
- Northamptonshire Family History Society: www.northants-fhs.org
- Northamptonshire Archaeological Society: www.northants-archaeology.org.uk
- Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust: www.nhct.org.uk
